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MEPs for the environment support a Parliament – Council agreement on nature restoration
29 Nov 2023
Negotiators from the Council and Parliament have reached a tentative political agreement that moves the EU closer to passing a crucial nature restoration bill. This legislation aims to rejuvenate European habitats, targeting the restoration of 20% of land and sea areas by 2030 and achieving full ecosystem restoration by 2050.Until, 2030, one of the main […]
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The EC adopts a renewal of glyphosate for 10 years
28 Nov 2023
As announced in a statement on 16 November, today, the European Commission has adopted the Implementing Regulation to renew, for 10 years, the approval of glyphosate. This is in line with the EU’s legislation which obliges the Commission to adopt an Implementing Regulation when no qualified majority, either in favor or against, is reached in […]
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EFSA created TKPlate, a platform for predicting the toxicity of chemicals without animal testing
24 Nov 2023
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) annouced the launch of TKPlate, a groundbreaking initiative in the realm of food safety that seeks to revolutionise traditional practices by eliminating the need for animal testing. This platform is designed to model and predict the toxicity of chemicals, shedding light on their impact within both human and animal […]
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MEPs rejected the sustainable use of pesticides (SUR) proposal by the EC
23 Nov 2023
The Commission’s proposal for an ambitious reduction of pesticides in Europe was rejected by the European Parliament yesterday, on November 22nd. The proposal was urgently needed and essential to ensure a minimum level of protection for EU citizens and ecosystems from the toxic effects of pesticides. Failing to support this represents a severe attack on […]
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Study shows that dependence on fossil fuels also affects food production
20 Nov 2023
Food systems account for 15% of global fossil fuel consumption, which is why a new study has raised the alarm about the dependence on petrochemicals in food production. The study shows that to reach the goal of zero net emissions by 2050 and limit global warming to 1.5°C (2.7°F), we urgently need to move away […]
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The European Commission will spend €186 million to promote agri-food products
17 Nov 2023
In 2024, the European Commission is set to allocate €185.9 million to support the promotion of sustainable and high-quality EU agri-food products both domestically and internationally. The Commission’s adopted 2024 promotion policy work programme is geared towards creating fresh market opportunities. This involves considering political priorities, analysing projected exports to existing and emerging markets, and […]
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WHO aims to protect children from aggresisve marketing on unhealthy foods
16 Nov 2023
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently published a comprehensive set of guidelines aimed at promoting healthier eating habits among children under 18 years old. These guidelines recommend that countries worldwide apply policies to regulate the marketing of foods high in saturated fatty acids, trans-fatty acids, free sugars, and/or salt (HFSS foods) to children. In […]
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Study finds ‘biodegradable’ bioplastics remain in the soil and contaminate farmland
14 Nov 2023
Findings on the longevity of “biodegradable” bioplastics in agricultural soils, contradicting industry norms, have been revealed in a scientific study by Wageningen University in the Netherlands. The research, revealed serious doubts regarding the biodegradability credentials of bio-based plastics. The study sampled eight flower farms in the Netherlands and eight coriander farms in Spain, and found […]
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Kerry’s new enzymatic sweet baked goods solution increases shelf life to fight food waste
08 Nov 2023
Kerry, an Irish food company introduces a new enzymatic solution for sweet baked products that provides more lasting softness, freshness and moisture sensation throughout their shelf life, also contributing to the reduction of food waste. Biobake Fresh Rich is a clean label enzyme that acts on starch and allows sweet baked goods with more than […]
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NGT, SAFE’s reaction to the proposed Regulation on plants obtained by certain genomic techniques
07 Nov 2023
The European Commission adopted a package of measures within the Farm to Fork Strategy, including a Regulation proposal on plants obtained by certain new genomic techniques (NGTs) and their food and feed. After carefully reviewing the proposed Regulation, SAFE strongly believes that the text may mislead European consumers about the presence of GMOs in their […]
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ODRŽAN ODRŽIVI/SOLIDARNI RUČAK S MEDIJIMA U RESTORANU PROJEKT 9
07 Nov 2023
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The hidden costs of food account for 10% of global GDP, FAO says
06 Nov 2023
Hidden costs of food systems are at least USD 10 trillion, and account for a 10 percent of the global GDP, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) reveals in its latest “The state of food and agriculture” report. Unhealthy diets represent 70% of overall hidden costs in our agrifood systems. Unhealthy […]
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Study reveals benefits of plant-based products compared to meat
03 Nov 2023
Study shows that compared to meat, plant-based meat (PBM) contain significantly less saturated fat and calories. There is a lack of information regarding the nutritional quality of PBM products. For this reason, a group of researchers studied PBM nutrition compared to equivalently sourced meat products in the Hong Kong market. Differences in nutrition between PBM […]
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The hidden value of agri-food by-products
02 Nov 2023
A consortium of EU-funded projects is studying new methods to give snack foods a second life. A FoodTank article reports that many supermarket products leave behind production residues: the by-products, which are secondary products generated during food processing and manufacturing. The by-products are originated during processing and manufacturing of food and are often waste products. […]
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Trećina ljudi u žitnici RH na rubu je gladi
28 Oct 2023
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Uniting against FLW: Strategies and solutions from the SISTERS webinar
27 Oct 2023
The fight against food loss and waste (FLW) took centre stage during the SISTERS Annual Webinar, titled “Optimizing Logistics to Minimize Food Loss & Waste,” held on 24th October and organised by Safe Food Advocacy Europe (SAFE) and Innovarum within the framework of the SISTERS Project’s work package 7 (WP7).
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U Osijeku se otvora prvi solidarni restoran, evo kako će sve funkcionirati
26 Oct 2023
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Osijek dobio svoj prvi solidarni restoran: U hrani luksuznog restorana sad mogu uživati i građani slabijeg imovinskog stanja
25 Oct 2023
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Inkluzija počinje s hranom
24 Oct 2023
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ZDRAVA I RAZNOVRSNA HRANA POSTALA JE LUKSUZ: Besplatni ručak u restoranu – kreće inicijativa solidarnih obroka
24 Oct 2023
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U Osijeku otvoren prvi solidarni restoran: “Da mogu uživati u finoj hrani, iako si to sami ne mogu priuštiti”
24 Oct 2023
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Europeans think the welfare of animals in farming should be better protected
23 Oct 2023
European citizens think that animal welfare should be enhanced in farming, as shown by the results of an Eurobarometer survey. A large majority of the respondents (84%) believe that the welfare of farmed animals should be better protected in their country than it is now, while 83% support limiting the transport time of animals. The welfare of pet animals […]
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France aims to increase the tax on sugary drinks and introduce a tax on added sugars in processed foods
20 Oct 2023
France is pushing on the fight against sugar with two new amendments to the Social Security financing bill, increasing the so-called “soda tax” and introducing a new tax on added sugars in processed foods, Le Figaro reports. Notably, the first amendment aims to increase the “soda tax” on sugary beverages originally introduced in 2012 and […]
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Herbicide exposure has negative effects on brain function in adolescents, study reports
19 Oct 2023
A new study published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives highlights a concerning link between herbicides like glyphosate and impaired brain function in adolescents. Led by researchers from the University of California San Diego, this study sheds light on the potential risks associated with exposure to widely-used herbicides and their effects on the developing adolescent […]
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Global warming is impacting key crops, scientists say
16 Oct 2023
Coffee, cocoa, beer are suffering the consequences of global warming. Scientists have issued dire warnings about the impact of human-induced global warming on key crops. Erratic rainfall patterns and extreme heat have led to a decline in pollinator populations, causing a decrease in coffee and cocoa production. Additionally, adverse weather conditions are harming beer production, […]
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No majority for glyphosate. SAFE confirms its opposition to the renewal
13 Oct 2023
The re-approval of the controversial herbicide glyphosate in the EU did not secure a majority decision in its first vote in the European Parliament today (October 13), highlighting concerns about its safety. MEPs failed to reach a consensus in the Commission-led Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed, with only 18 countries supporting reauthorisation […]
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Bisphenol A in foods, the role of microplastics
12 Oct 2023
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The EU sets revised guidelines for nitrates and nitrites
10 Oct 2023
In pursuit of utmost food safety within the European Union and as a proactive measure under Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan, the European Commission has established revised guidelines governing the usage of nitrites and nitrates as food additives. The Commission substantially reduced limits not only shield consumers from harmful carcinogenic compounds but also combat pathogenic bacteria […]
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Hypoglycaemia doubles as a result of food insecurity, research shows
06 Oct 2023
Food insecurity is a major issue for everyone, but for diabetics, there is added risk that it could lead to hypoglycaemia. According to new research, hypoglycaemia is twice as common among those who find it difficult to afford food as those who don’t, as described in this FoodNavigator article. This is concerning. In its Manifesto, […]
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Bisphenol A in food is a health risk: a possible contamination via micro -nano plastic in soil and irrigation water
04 Oct 2023
Micro- and nano-plastics present in sewage sludge utilized to fertilise farmland could potentially become a new pathway for BPA contamination of the food supply chain. See SAFE’s latest position paper for more information.
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ECHA received 5,600 comments on PFAS restriction proposal
26 Sep 2023
Over 4,400 organisations, companies, and individuals have contributed their comments and information regarding the proposal to limit per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) within the European Economic Area. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large class of thousands of synthetic chemicals that are widely used throughout society in many industry, including food processing and food […]
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The European Commission proposes re-approval of glyphosate for 10 years
21 Sep 2023
The European Commission has put forth a proposal to grant a 10-year extension for glyphosate. The contentious chemical substance stands as the most widely utilised pesticide across the globe. Nevertheless, its usage has garnered criticism for its associations with cancer and its potential harm to wildlife. In 2017, it received approval for usage in the […]
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Bisphenol A present in the bodies of nearly all Europeans
19 Sep 2023
The European Environment Agency reported that Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical known for its potential to disrupt hormones and commonly used in food packaging, has been found in the bodies of nearly all Europeans, raising concerns about potential health risks. A recent research initiative under Horizon 2020, known as HBM4EU, conducted measurements of chemicals in […]
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EFSA has re-evaluated the risk of exposure to mineral oil hydrocarbons through food
14 Sep 2023
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) announced that it has re-evaluated the risk assessment of mineral oil hydrocarbons (MOH), substances derived primarily from crude oil, but also from coal, gas and biomass, in food. There are two main classifications of MOH: mineral oil-saturated hydrocarbons (MOSH) and mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAH). MOH can enter food […]
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Press release – State of the Union speech and priorities for 2024
13 Sep 2023
Sustainable Food Systems, animal welfare and food inflation were absent in the latest State of the Union Speech. SAFE asks to make these points key priorities for 2024.
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Civil society organisations urge von der Leyen to publish the SFS Framework Law
06 Sep 2023
NGOs and academics are urging European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to prioritise the proposal for an EU legislative framework for sustainable food systems. This legislation is a crucial component of the EU’s Farm to Fork (F2F) strategy and the Green Deal, designed to speed up the shift towards sustainable food systems. The urgency stems […]
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Food as a medicine. Prescriptions for fresh fruit and vegetables help improve health
05 Sep 2023
A study showed that ‘prescriptions’ of free fresh fruits and vegetables given to people with diet-related diseases help them improve their health conditions, NPR reports. The study involved over 4,000 people in the United States who struggled to afford healthy food. They received vouchers, averaging $63 a month, for up to 10 months, which could […]
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Researchers are working on a climate-resistant and disease-resistant potato
04 Sep 2023
Researchers from McGill University (Canada) have created a comprehensive genetic database called a ‘super pangenome’ for various potato species, aiming to identify genetic traits that can enhance their resilience and nutritional quality. This extensive genetic database could aid in developing disease-resistant and climate-adaptive potatoes, benefiting global food security. A genome is an organism’s complete set […]
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The six essential foods to lower cardiovascular disease risk – Study
01 Sep 2023
A study conducted by McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences researchers at the Population Research Health Institute (PHRI) and published in the European Heart Journal found that a diet including six essential healthy foods can decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in adults. The foods identified as ‘heart-friendly’ are fruits, vegetables, legumes, fish, nuts, and […]
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High sugar intake associated with higher risk of kidney stones, study says
31 Aug 2023
A new study involving over 28,000 participants published in Frontiers in Nutrition found that high sugar consumption increases the risk of kidney stones. The study used data from the US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey and included 28,303 adults in the US, males and females, between 2007 and 2018. The participants filled in their daily sugar […]
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Hazardous chemicals, 35 new substances added to the Prior Informed Consent (PIC) Regulation
30 Aug 2023
EU exporters will need to inform authorities about their plans to export 35 additional dangerous chemicals, following an amendment to the EU Prior Informed Consent (PIC) Regulation. Starting November 1, 2023, the new requirements will be in effect, ECHA says. The European Commission has expanded PIC Annex I, detailing the chemicals mandating export notice and […]
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EU agri-food trade bounced back in May
25 Aug 2023
After the EU agri-food trade slowed down in April, it bounced back with an increase of both imports and exports in May, the European Commission says in its latest monthly agri-food trade report. The higher increase in exports compared to imports allowed the EU agri-food surplus to increase by 2% month-on-month in May, reaching €5.2 billion. EU agri-food exports climbed by 8% […]
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High meat consumption damages the environment, especially when compared to veganism, study says
23 Aug 2023
A new study involving a representative sample of more than 55,000 people has revealed that the more a diet consists of meat, the more damaging it is to the environment, Food Navigator reports. Vegans have the least impact on the environment, followed by vegetarians, but people who eat a lot of meat have the most […]
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UK, local authorities restrict ads on unhealthy food and drinks
21 Aug 2023
Luton Council in South East England has joined the ranks of UK authorities curbing unhealthy food and drink advertisements, implementing measures in partnership with Sustain (an alliance of organisations and communities working together for a better system of food, farming and fishing). This move, as a Food Ingredients First article reports, aims to safeguard the […]
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Global Food Safety
21 Aug 2023
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WHO says aspartame safe to consume despite weak cancer link
20 Jul 2023
According to two separate reports published on Friday by researchers affiliated to the World Health Organisation (WHO), aspartame is safe to consume even though there is weak evidence linking it to a common type of liver cancer. Aspartame is a common non-nutritive sweetener used by many industries, including food and beverages such as diet sodas […]
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Glifosato, l’Ue prepara l’ok – Altolà di Safe: è pericoloso
19 Jul 2023
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SAFE strongly opposes the re-approval of glyphosate
17 Jul 2023
In light of the mounting evidence on glyphosate’s potential harm to human health and theenvironment, it is imperative that institutions take a proactive and precautionary approach toprotect public well-being.
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Date marking bias leads to food waste, study says
17 Jul 2023
A study conducted by researchers from Ohio State University found that up to half of US consumers may be throwing away perfectly good milk based solely on the best-before-date label, without considering other factors. The study – as reported by a Food Ingredients First article – used eye-tracking technology to monitor participants’ responses to different […]
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FAO: Global food prices fall again in June
11 Jul 2023
The FAO Food Price Index continued declining in June. This was led by price decreases for all major cereals and most types of vegetable oils, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Continuing the downward trend, the FAO Food Price Index averaged 122.3 points in June, down 1.4% from May […]
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A FEW TAKEAWAYS FROM SAFE’S 2023 CONSUMERS COME FIRST CONFERENCE
07 Jul 2023
SAFE’s 2023 Consumers Come First conference brought together stakeholders and representatives of the EU institutions, who debated on how to protect the environment and citizens’ health, empowering consumers to make informed choices. The conference was also the occasion to present SAFE’s EU Elections 2024 Manifesto, which outlined the organisation’s vision and key priorities for healthier, more sustainable, and […]
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SAFE’s EU Elections 2024 Manifesto
06 Jul 2023
Strengthening food safety, sustainability, and inclusion for European consumers Safe Food Advocacy Europe – SAFE, as an umbrella organisation committed to fostering healthy, environmentally sustainable, and inclusive food systems, is calling on policymakers from all EU institutions to ensure that consumers’ health and concerns remain at the core of the future EU food legislations. Together […]
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Microwaving plastic baby food packaging releases microparticles, study reports
04 Jul 2023
Scientists from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln have discovered that plastic baby pouches emit significant amounts of microplastic particles when heated in a microwave oven, packagaging gateway reports. The team, composed of food scientists, engineers and environmental specialists, conducted a study investigating the effects of microwaving plastic baby food containers. The findings raise concerns about the […]
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Nature Restoration Law in danger
30 Jun 2023
Europe’s law to restore nature is in the balance, following a vote in the European Parliament’s environment committee reports Euractiv on Tuesday 27 June. This has opened up the possibility for it to be definitively rejected by lawmakers during a whole Parliament vote in July. The law, which aims at restoring Europe’s failing ecosystems, including […]
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Agrifood Brief: What does a kilo of oranges cost?
30 Jun 2023
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SAFE calls for action to address rising food costs in Europe
26 Jun 2023
Inflation in Europe has taken a concerning turn as food prices have become the main contributor to price rises, impacting European households’ access to affordable and healthy food. Despite food commodities trading around pre-crisis levels, the persistence of food inflation – due to increases at production and distribution level that are being transferred to consumers […]
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Glyphosate: seller sentenced to a year’s imprisonment in France
22 Jun 2023
The 45-year-old man who illegally sold glyphosate, a controversial herbicide, to private individuals in the Centre-Val de Loire region was sentenced to one year’s imprisonment by the Tours Criminal Court on Thursday 15 June. A man was convicted of illegally selling more than 9,000 litres of glyphosate to private individuals in French departments, Indre-et-Loire, Loiret […]
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EFSA launches public consultation on toxic food contaminants PBDEs
19 Jun 2023
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) launched a public consultation on health risks associated with polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in food. According to the draft scientific opinion published by EFSA, foods contaminated with PBDEs pose a health risk to all age groups. In particular, these substances may have detrimental effects on the reproductive and nervous […]
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Global food crises in 2008 and 2022, report finds disparities in funding
16 Jun 2023
According to a report released by Care International, the global food crises in 2022 are twice as severe as the crisis in 2008, which affected 97 million people. The current situation, resulting from COVID-19, increased food and fuel prices, and conflicts, has driven over 209.6 million people into food scarcity and hunger. There is also […]
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Norway to ban unhealthy food adverts aimed at kids
13 Jun 2023
Norway’s government is to ban the advertising of food and beverage products deemed to be unhealthy targeted at the under 18 age group, reports Just Food. The move was approved by a majority in the country’s parliament, on Friday 2 June. The ban had been proposed last month in a public health white paper. The […]
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Circular economy: EC recommends actions to boost recycling in 18 Member States
09 Jun 2023
In a report published on 8 June 2023, the European Commission identified Member States that are at risk of not meeting the 2025 targets set for preparing for re-use & recycling for municipal and all packaging waste, as well as the 2035 landfilling targets. This ‘early warning report’ assesses the likelihood that Member States will […]
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Food security, shortages in funding force food rationing and cuts in food assistance
08 Jun 2023
According to an article by Nutrition Insights, the UN World Food Program (WFP) is struggling to cope with skyrocketing food prices and inadequate funding, resulting in difficult decisions and cuts in food assistance in hunger-stricken countries. More than 200,000 refugees in Tanzania will have to endure reduced rations due to a funding shortfall of $21 […]
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Global food prices decline in May, but rice and sugar prices rise
08 Jun 2023
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), food commodity prices experienced a decline in May. Quotations for various cereals, vegetable oils, and dairy products significantly dropped during this period. In May, the FAO Food Price Index averaged 124.3 points, which is a 2.6% decrease compared to April. Moreover, it stood […]
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Inflazione alimentare, le richieste di SAFE Food Advocacy
06 Jun 2023
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“Unexplained inflation”
06 Jun 2023
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Malte Gallée, MEP calls for “a focus on reusable options” at Zero Waste Europe’s food packaging event
06 Jun 2023
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Study: High salt intake could increase dementia & Alzheimer’s disease risk
31 May 2023
A new study about high salt intake has been published, after the World Health Organization (WHO) as well as different non-governmental health-related organizations have warned against high salt consumption – especially of table salt. It is reported that high salt-induced hypertension can also be correlated with emotional and cognitive impairment. The WHO recommends limiting salt […]
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Lidl asks to improve packaging for fruit and vegetables to attract children
26 May 2023
Lidl, the German discount retailer, is urging supermarkets to revamp the design and packaging of their fruit and vegetable products to make them more appealing to children. This appeal comes in response to Lidl’s significant increase in sales of their Oaklands Funsize range, which was introduced in 2017. The Oaklands Funsize range offers fresh fruits […]
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Higher cost of living impacts consumers spending
23 May 2023
According to the 12th EY Future Consumer Index, a recent survey of global consumer sentiment, people around the world are adapting to higher living costs by making changes to their spending habits. The survey gathered insights from 21,000 individuals across 27 countries. It reveals that consumers are actively taking measures to cut down on their […]
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Acrilammide, il pericolo nascosto negli alimenti. Appello di Safe
10 May 2023
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Pizza e patatine possono diventare pericolose per la salute
10 May 2023
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Pizza e acrilamide: il cornicione bruciacchiato è sicuro?
09 May 2023
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Hazardous chemicals banned in the EU should also be banned for export
09 May 2023
The European Commission has just launched a public consultation on the legislative initiative that aims to prohibit the production and/or export of certain hazardous chemicals that are banned in the EU, to protect non-EU countries from their negative effects on human health and the environment. The initiative intends to improve the international standing of the […]
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L’Europa dorme sul Bisfenolo A
26 Apr 2023
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Addressing sugar addiction
17 Apr 2023
Sugar addiction is a serious health issue. It can result in health problems ranging from diabetes and cardiovascular disease to mental health problems such as depression and some experts have suggested that it may be as addictive as cocaine. See FoodNavigator for the full article. However, it is often not considered an addiction. The ICD-10, […]
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European Parliament’s committee in favour of subsidies for the EU School Scheme
07 Apr 2023
Euractiv reported that a few weeks ago EU lawmakers at the agriculture committee (AGRI) overwhelmingly voted in favour of socialist Carmen Avram’s own-initiative report on the EU’s programme to subsidise fruit, vegetables, and milk in schools and public canteens. The EU School Scheme was launched in 2017 and aims to support the distribution of selected […]
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SAFE raises concerns over EU directive to avoid false green claims
07 Apr 2023
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EFSA, nitrosamines in food raise health concerns
29 Mar 2023
According to the assessment conducted by EFSA on the health risk associated with the presence of nitrosamines in food, these compounds may pose a health concern for consumers. Ten types of nitrosamines found in food have been identified as carcinogenic and genotoxic, meaning they can cause cancer and potentially damage DNA. The evaluation focused on […]
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EU Commission presents Substantiating Green Claims proposal to tackle greenwashing
24 Mar 2023
The European Commission has published a proposal on Green Claims, asking companies that want to use green claims for their products to substantiate such claims and to communicate to consumers the environmental impact of products. SAFE welcomes the European Commission’s efforts to protect EU consumers from greenwashing and misleading environmental claims and practices, but calls […]
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EFSA, mineral oil hydrocarbons in food are a “potential health concern”
21 Mar 2023
While the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) provisionally confirmed that some substances in the group know as mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAH) are a possible health concern, it also concluded that mineral oil saturated hydrocarbons (MOSH) do not pose a health concern to humans. Following this discovery, the European agency launched a public consultation on the […]
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No obstacles to ban glyphosate – New report by PAN Europe shows that alternatives exist for all uses
14 Mar 2023
Ahead of the EU’s decision on whether or not to re-approve glyphosate at the end of this year, the NGO Pesticide Action Network (PAN) Europe has just published a report for the European Greens which concludes that glyphosate can be avoided for most uses. The report demonstrates that there are much safer non-chemical alternatives for […]
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EU acts to cut arsenic levels in baby food
10 Mar 2023
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Acrilammide: in quali alimenti si trova e cosa dice il regolamento europeo
06 Mar 2023
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Food safety, EU Commission adopts rules to lower arsenic levels in food
03 Mar 2023
The European Commission adopted new rules to lower the presence of arsenic in food products. Lower maximum levels (MLs) are being adopted as an important measure to achieve the objectives of of Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan which aims to limit or eliminate carcinogenic risk from chemicals in food. This decision, based on a 2021 scientific report from EFSA, following a call for Member […]
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Acrilammide, ovvero qui c’è puzza di bruciato
24 Feb 2023
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EU Commission authorises two genetically modified crops as food and animal feed
22 Feb 2023
The European Commission has authorised the use of genetically modified rapeseed and has renewed the authorisation for genetically modified soy, intended for human and animal consumption. The Commission’s authorisation is for food and feed use only and does not allow cultivation in the EU. These genetically modified crops have undergone a complete and rigorous procedure, […]
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The EU chases its tail on food labelling
22 Feb 2023
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Using fibre-based packaging to replace plastic
21 Feb 2023
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Organisations urge the Commission to stick to Sustainable Food System Law timeline
13 Feb 2023
Political resistance against sustainable food policies is threatening to derail the process for an EU Sustainable Food Systems Law. Against this backdrop, 286 organisations have issued an open letter urging European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to ensure the Commission proposal is presented by September 2023, as planned. You can read the letter here.
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ECHA publishes PFAS restriction proposal
09 Feb 2023
ECHA, the European Chemicals Agency, published a restriction proposal on PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as ‘forever chemicals’). The proposal was prepared by authorities in Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden and is aimed at reducing PFAS release into the environment and enhance the safety of products and processes for individuals. The […]
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European Commission adopts stringent residue limits for pesticides to protect pollinators
02 Feb 2023
The European Commission adopted new rules that aim to lower the Maximum Residues Levels (MRLs) of the pesticides clothianidin and thiamethoxam in food. The European Court of Justice has ruled recently that EU countries should no longer be allowed temporary exemptions for banned, bee-toxic neonicotinoid pesticides. Assessments by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) have […]
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Action on additives: Are bio-based solutions industry’s answer to tightening chemical legislation?
01 Feb 2023
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Total copper intakes below new safe level, EFSA says
20 Jan 2023
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has established a new acceptable daily intake (ADI) for copper and assessed that the combined exposure to copper from all sources does not pose health concerns for the EU population. The Authority scientific experts estimated for the first time the exposure to copper from all dietary and non-dietary sources. Significant […]
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European Court of Justice bans use of bee-toxic pesticides
19 Jan 2023
The European Court of Justice ruled that EU countries should no longer be allowed temporary exemptions for banned, bee-toxic neonicotinoid pesticides. These prohibition measures were adopted to ensure the high level of animal health protection sought within the EU, the EU Court explains. Thiamethoxam and clothianidin are neonicotinoid insecticides used in agriculture for seed treatment, […]
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Non-Communicable diseases (NCDs) cause more deaths than infectious diseases
18 Jan 2023
A report from the World Health Organization (WHO) warned that chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes and respiratory pathologies, currently outnumber infectious diseases and are responsible for a greater number of deaths in the world. Cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, and chronic respiratory diseases, along with mental health, have social, environmental, commercial […]
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Improved quality and access to drinking water
12 Jan 2023
With a press release, the European Commission announced that, as of today, Europeans can be assured of improved quality and access to drinking water thanks to new requirements from the revised Drinking Water Directive. The new rules aim to be one of the highest standards in the world for drinking water, in line with the zero pollution ambition announced […]
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Fewer adverse pregnancy problems with a Mediterranean diet
09 Jan 2023
According to a new research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association’s Nutrition Obesity and Excercise, the Mediterranean diet is linked to fewer adverse pregnancy outcomes (APOs), Food Navigator reports. The study, using data involving more than 10,000 subjects who were followed in the 2010-2013 timeframe, found that the group with a high […]
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New rules on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in waste
03 Jan 2023
After the European Parliament and the Council reached a political agreement on the Commission proposal to introduce stricter limits for some of the most harmful chemicals in waste, on 29 December, the new Regulation on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) has entered into force. The Regulation provides a legally binding obligation to protect human health and the environment from some […]
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EU consumers feel food costs are unfairly distributed, says research
22 Dec 2022
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Secondo una ricerca, i consumatori dell’UE ritengono che i rincari alimentari siano distribuiti in modo iniquo
22 Dec 2022
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SAFE’s press release on Food Donations
21 Dec 2022
With the need to reduce food waste and to help the most disadvantagedsegments of the population, both policy interventions and private initiativeson food donation have multiplied. However, several issues discourage thesepractices. SAFE calls for common rules and incentives on food donations.
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Green light for the new Common Agricultural Policy
15 Dec 2022
The approval of all 28 Strategic Plans (one for each EU country and two for Belgium) by the European Commission marks the start of the new Common Agricultural Policy, scheduled on 1 January 2023. A press release explains that €264 billion of EU funding will support European farmers in the transition towards a sustainable and resilient agricultural sector, […]
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PFAS: European Commission adopts new rules against dangerous contaminants in food
07 Dec 2022
The European Commission adopted new rules to protect citizens against chemicals that can have negative consequences on the immune system, the development of foetuses and babies, or cholesterol. The new rules limit the levels of four environmental chemicals, perfluoroalkylated substances (PFAS), in certain foods (in eggs, fish meat, crustaceans, bivalve molluscs, meat and offal of farmed and wild animals). They […]
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Open letter to the European Commission on keeping up the ambition in times of energy crisis
05 Dec 2022
Together with 29 other organisations and associations, Zero Waste Europe (ZWE) sent an open letter to the President of the European Commission, the Executive-Vice-President, the Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries and the Commissioner for lnternal Market on the topic of the current energy crisis. In the letter, the signatories state their concerns regarding the […]
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Revision of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive
30 Nov 2022
The European Commission has published its long-awaited proposal for a review of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive. The revision follows up on the European Green Deal, where the Commission commits to ensure that plastic packaging is reusable or recyclable in an economically viable manner by 2030. The newly-proposed EU rules on packaging aim to tackle […]
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ΕΕΚΕ: Έναρξη του νέου έργου «Υγιεινό Γεύμα / Food4Inclusion» σε συνεργασία με το SAFE με χρηματοδότηση από το European Social Fund+
12 Nov 2022
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Manifesto for establishing minimum standards for public canteens across the EU
31 Oct 2022
Following a policy paper on ‘Sustainable Public Procurement of Food: A Goal Within Reach’, which presented the ‘business case’ for sustainable healthy food procurement, and key policy recommendations for using procurement for a systemic food transformation, a Farm to Fork Procurement Manifesto (‘F2F Procurement Manifesto’) has been produced in the framework of the EU Food […]
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Nutritional label: roundtable at the European Parliament
31 Oct 2022
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EU-wide labelling scheme decision pushed forward to spring 2023 as Commission admits ‘complex’ situation
28 Oct 2022
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En el Parlamento Europeo debate sobre el etiquetado nutricional
28 Oct 2022
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Food Labelling has a significant impact on consumer decision-making
28 Oct 2022
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Nutriscore: sul tavolo Ue l’etichetta “semaforo” che non piace all’Italia
26 Sep 2022
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UE›Le Nutriscore promeut les produits ultratransformés, selon un rapport de Safe
26 Sep 2022
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Etichettatura nutrizionale, SAFE Food Advocacy Europe: Nutriscore sistema fuorviante
26 Sep 2022
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Questione di etichetta
26 Sep 2022
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Agrifood Podcast: Von der Leyen’s pony, organic awards, Ukrainian bread
26 Sep 2022
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Smascherata la fregatura dell’etichetta a semaforo
25 Sep 2022
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Despite the corrective measures, Nutriscore is misleading
25 Sep 2022
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Uno studio indipendente di consumatori boccia il NutriScore
23 Sep 2022
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Safe Food Advocacy Europe bekritiseert Nutri-Score
23 Sep 2022
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Etichetta Nutriscore: un sistema di informazione nutrizionale ritenuto fuorviante
23 Sep 2022
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Nutriscore, uno studio boccia anche le nuove modifiche: “Favorisce i prodotti ultra lavorati”
23 Sep 2022
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Nutriscore, cresce dissenso in Ue. Dopo Georgofili e comunità scientifica, si schiera anche Safe: Incongruenze e difetti, promuove cibi ultra lavorati. Meglio Nova e Siga
22 Sep 2022
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Polemica sul Nutriscore: “Incoerente e difettoso”. L’ong dà ragione alla protesta italiana
22 Sep 2022
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Voedselorganisatie Safe: Nutri-Score niet implementeren in EU
22 Sep 2022
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Společnost SAFE: Nutriscore se mění, ale problémy zůstávají: systém klame spotřebitele
22 Sep 2022
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Nutri-score, un’indagine indipendente svela i lati oscuri dell’etichetta “a semaforo” sui prodotti alimentari
22 Sep 2022
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NGO warns Nutriscore presents ‘major health concerns’
22 Sep 2022
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Nuove critiche al sistema Nutriscore
22 Sep 2022
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Nutriscore: studio Ong, è scorretto anche con nuovi punteggi
22 Sep 2022
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“La Salute è a rischio, Serve un limite di legge”
11 Aug 2022
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‘Industry does not want to define ‘natural’’: How clarification of ‘overused’ term can better human and planetary health
11 Aug 2022
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The Food Navigator Podcast: From clean label to clean living
20 Jul 2022
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Attenzione alle etichette ingannevoli: consigli per una spesa consapevole
19 Jul 2022
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Acrylamide – A reason to give up browned toast and roast potatoes?
19 Jul 2022
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Biossido di titanio, scatta il divieto per l’additivo l’E171. Ecco perché è nocivo
13 Jul 2022
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New Anses opinion confirms link between nitrite consumption and cancer
12 Jul 2022
In a highly anticipated opinion published on July 12, 2022, the French national agency for food safety (Agence nationale de sécurité alimentaire – Anses) confirms for the first time the link between nitrite consumption and cancer. The Authority, which had been seized in June 2020 by the French Ministries of Health and Agriculture to assess […]
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Creme: occhio al biossido di titanio. Può essere anche nei solari
02 Jul 2022
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Aπαγόρευση διοξειδίου του τιτανίου: Το “αντάρτικο” Βρετανίας και Καναδά και οι κατηγορίες εναντίον της μεθοδολογίας της EFSA
29 Jun 2022
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How the Food Supplements Directive ushered in a new era for the €12 billion sector
29 Jun 2022
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Titanium dioxide discord as Canada “safe to consume” TiO2 decision clashes with EU ban
28 Jun 2022
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Sicurezza alimentare, italiana Cimmarusti nel consiglio Efsa
13 Jun 2022
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Occhio ai cibi «naturali» con additivi di laboratorio
13 Jun 2022
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Naturale o sintetico, se la Commissione europea confonde i consumatori
12 Jun 2022
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Calls for clearer definition of ‘natural’ for EU food products
08 Jun 2022
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MEP calls for health education in schools to tackle obesity
08 Jun 2022
As obesity continues to rise alarmingly in Europe, MEP Tudor Ciuhodaru (Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats – Romania) calls on the European Commission to reinforce health education in schools. A recent report from the World Health Organisation (WHO) on obesity shows that overweight and obesity now affect almost 60% of adults and a […]
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New RAC assessment on the risks of glyphosate
03 Jun 2022
On May 30th, The Risk Evaluation Committee (RAC) from ECHA published the conclusions of its assessment on the various risks of glyphosate. Based on hundreds of feedbacks from various stakeholders and scientific evidence, ECHA assessed the properties of glyphosate against the requirements of the Classification, Labeling and Packaging regulation. As of 2017, The European Chemicals […]
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“WeValueTrueNatural” campaign and green claims: how to ensure consumers are not misled by unsubstantiated claims
30 May 2022
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SAFE’s press release on the occasion of the European Week Against Cancer
25 May 2022
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New report reveals EU’s failure to reduce use of most dangerous pesticides
24 May 2022
Pesticide Action Network Europe (PAN Europe) just released a new report highlighting that the European Union (EU) is alarmingly going in the wrong direction regarding pesticides use. This report clearly shows that European citizens are facing increasing exposure to pesticides, despite authorities claiming the contrary. PAN Europe’s report demonstrates that, between 2011 and 2019, both the […]
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Etichette ingannevoli: quali sono gli slogan sulle confezioni a cui fare maggiore attenzione
20 May 2022
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Landmark new EU food waste laws voted through
18 Apr 2022
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Study shows the lack of understanding of consumers on food contact materials
15 Apr 2022
German consumer organisation Verbraucherzentrale Bundesverband (VZBV) conducted a study on German consumers’ perception and knowledge of food packaging and food contact materials. This market research highlights the fact that consumers are confused about food packaging safety. While packaging is considered important by most consumers, 6 out of 10 of respondents said they considered themselves not […]
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New WHO study on sugar-sweetened beverage taxes
05 Apr 2022
A recent WHO European Region study published in March 2022 evaluates the state of play associated with national sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) taxes across Europe. The ultimate goal of this study was to understand factors that support SSB taxes at national level in order to identify successful policy paths for other countries of the region. Taxation of […]
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Acrylamide: A new study reveals the probability of carcinogenic exposure in baby foods
29 Mar 2022
Acrylamide is a heated-induced toxicant generated by a chemical reaction that reduces sugar and amino acids present in foods. Most industrial and cooking methods induce the formation of this chemical compound, the most famous cooking technique is the Maillard reaction. Although the toxicity of acrylamide is well-known in the scientific community, recent studies analyzed its […]
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Microplastic pollution: recent study shows the presence of microplastics in human blood
25 Mar 2022
A pioneering study trying to detect the presence of microplastic pollution in human blood was published this week, showing alarming results. Microplastics were found in the blood of almost 80% of the people tested. Although the impact on our health is still unknown, the research demonstrated that these particles could travel in the body and possibly lodge […]
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Commission likely to push for recycled PET in food packaging despite concerns
18 Mar 2022
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Recent call to reform the pesticides evaluation system.
17 Mar 2022
In a recent video, MEP Eric Andrieu, points out the shortcomings in the current pesticide evaluation system. Highlighting that the current situation induces a great health risk, whether for farmers or the final consumer who ends up ingesting these pesticides, Andrieu notably underlines: The questionable reliability of toxicity assessment. The fact that EFSA does not […]
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Acrylamide in food: the urgent need to reform the current legislation
10 Mar 2022
Acrylamide is a chemical compound generated during high-temperature cooking processes that transform sugar and amino acids present in food products. For many years the scientific community has shown the correlation between the increased exposure to acrylamide and the higher risk of developing cancer. In 2015, in its first full risk assessment on acrylamide in food, […]
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Acrylamide alert raised after ‘alarming’ levels found in children’s food
03 Mar 2022
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Call for harmonised EU botanicals identification and risk assessment system
03 Mar 2022
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Climate Change threatens food security
01 Mar 2022
The latest IPCC report portrays an alarming scenario for the future of our food systems. Global warming threatens food production and access to food. According to researchers, the exposure to food insecurity will be unevenly distributed, hitting the poorest areas of the world more severely. Asia and Africa are already experiencing the impact of climate […]
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Consumatori Ue, limiti più stretti sull’acrilamide negli alimenti
23 Feb 2022
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Acrilammide nei cibi, servono limiti severi e controlli efficaci. Le istanze di SAFE
23 Feb 2022
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Una plataforma de venta directa para poner coto al desperdicio alimentario
21 Feb 2022
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‘Know your botanicals’ in Euractiv’s Agrifood Brief
18 Feb 2022
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Regulatory challenges: the case of E171 in the EU and the UK
10 Feb 2022
Titanium dioxide, also known as E171 is an additive very commonly used as a white colourant in food, but also in many other products, e.g., paints, cosmetics, toothpaste, etc. E171 is made of TiO2 (nano)particles that because of their extremely small size can squeeze through natural protective barriers of the human body and constitute a […]
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Joint Letter to MEPs calling for a cross-party consensus on the #BECA report in the plenary vote
04 Feb 2022
SAFE and other 11 organizations (Association of European Cancer Leagues, European Alcohol Policy Alliance, European Chronic Disease Alliance, European Institute of Women’s Health, European Public Health Alliance, European Public Health Association, EuroHealthNet, Smoke Free Partnership) sent a joint letter to the Rapporteur from the Special Committee on Beating Cancer (BECA), MEP Prof. Véronique Trillet-Lenoir, and […]
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Safety concerns build over botanicals’ use in food: ‘There is no harmonised approach for their labelling and assessment’
03 Feb 2022
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New evidence on a potential correlation between the consumption of ultra-processed foods and early death
25 Jan 2022
The term ‘ultra-processed foods’ refers to products that have undergone a substantial amount of industrial processing and whose nutritional labels generally report a long list of ingredients, including preservatives, sweeteners, or color enhancers. While there is still not enough scientific evidence to attribute health harms to ultra-processed foods, more and more studies have been highlighting […]
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Recent study calls for the need to warn consumers on ultra-processed foods’ harmful effects
13 Jan 2022
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are foods that have been chemically or physically transformed through industrial processing. While most modern foods are processed in some way (e.g. raw rice packaged into dried rice, pasteurised milk), UPFs are recognisable for no longer serving the purpose of solely preserving food but rather to make ready-to-eat, convenient products with long shelf-lives and which are […]
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Plant-based put forward in the EU’s 2022 promotional policy
06 Jan 2022
The EU will support the consumption of plant-based products as reported in the 2022 promotional policy published last December. The policy allocates 185.9 million euros to the promotion of EU agri-food products in and outside the EU and will fund campaigns coherent with the sustainability targets set in the Farm to Fork (F2F) strategy. Consequently, […]
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Happy Hours Market collabore avec SAFE
22 Dec 2021
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EFSA draft opinion suggests lowering the tolerable Bisphenol A daily intake
22 Dec 2021
In an opinion published in December 2021, the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) has re-assessed the risks of bisphenol A (BPA) in food, suggesting to drastically lower the tolerable daily intake (TDI) compared to its previous assessment in 2015. EFSA is now recommending that the TDI be changed from 4 micrograms per kilogram of body […]
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Soutien européen contre le gaspi alimentaire pour Happy Hours Market
21 Dec 2021
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Consumers organization calls for a reform of the EU food packaging legislation
21 Dec 2021
Consumers’ concern about the safety of food packaging materials is increasing across Europe. According to data from the Eurobarometer, 86% of European consumers have worries about Food Contact Materials (FCMs) and in particular chemicals commonly used in food packaging, with four in five reporting concerns about chemicals in everyday products. In this context, the European […]
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Special Committee on Beating Cancer (BECA) adopts its INI report on strengthening Europe in the fight against cancer
15 Dec 2021
On December 9th, 2021, the European Parliament’s Special Committee on Beating Cancer (BECA) adopted its INI report on how to strengthen the EU’s role in fighting cancer. The report is to be voted on during the Strasbourg plenary in February. In this report, the Committee advocates for a stronger EU commitment to implement policies that […]
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Emmanuel Macron unveils the priorities of the French EU Presidency
10 Dec 2021
French president Emmanuel Macron held a press on conference on December 9th to unveil France’s programme for the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union, which will start on January 1st, 2022. The President exposed France’s 3 axes for the presidency, encapsulated in the motto “Relance, Puissance, Appartenance” (“Recovery, power, belonging” in English). Calling for a […]
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Safety vs. sovereignty: Stakeholders split over increasing imports of ‘cleaner’ phosphates
08 Dec 2021
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Recent study sets the research agenda on childhood obesity determinants
02 Dec 2021
Childhood obesity has become a global epidemic and is considered as a major metabolic liability in many countries. The rising concern of this phenomenon is due to its association in adult life with chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus type 2, high blood pressure and certain types of cancer. A recent study, funded by […]
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Joint call for the inclusion of whole grain on FOP nutrition labelling
29 Nov 2021
On 29th November 2021, the Whole Grain Iniative (WGI) sent a joint letter to the European Commission’s DG SANTE (Directorate General for Health and Food Safety). The WGI and its joined signatories, among which SAFE, are calling bon the European Commission to consider whole grain as part of its commitment to introduce Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labelling […]
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French Minister of Agriculture Questions the Relevance of the Nutri-Score Algorithm
26 Nov 2021
The French Minister for Agriculture and Food, Julien Denormandie recently acknowledged the need to review the nutrition rating system known as Nutri-Score; stating that the system is currently based on parameters that do not help consumers make healthy and informed food choices. In a speech delivered to the Committee on Economic Affairs of the French […]
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New French study on the harmfulness of food additives for human health
17 Nov 2021
Food additives are substances intentionally added to foodstuffs for various technological, sensory, and nutritional purposes (e.g. extending shelf life, sweetening, or stabilizing purposes). Recent evidence has suggested the detrimental effects of several widely consumed additives, revealing the correlation between the consumption of “ultra-processed foods”, which are high in food additives, and the increased risk of […]
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Spain and US take measures against marketing of sweets and soft drinks to children
04 Nov 2021
The days of advertising sweets, junk food and sugary drinks to children are counted in Spain, and in the United States, too, it could soon have a fierce opponent: countermarketing. In both countries, the decision has been taken to get tough after years of more tolerant policies, which have relied heavily on the goodwill of […]
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Food Waste Reduction Targets for 2030 – SAFE’s contribution
29 Oct 2021
On 29 October 2021, SAFE answered to an EC Public Consultation on Food Waste and Losses (FWL) reduction targets. Read our response here and our full contribution here. SAFE welcomes the inclusion of the setting of food waste reduction targets in the objectives of the European Green Deal and the Farm to Fork Strategy, and […]
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Sustainable Food Systems Framework – SAFE’s contribution
27 Oct 2021
On 26 October 2021, SAFE submitted a reply to the EC Public Consultation on the Sustainable Food Systems (SFS) Framework to be developped by the European Commission as part of the 27 action points described in the Farm to Fork Strategy. Read SAFE’s full contribution here. SAFE strongly welcomes the European Commission’s recognition of the […]
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French Health Agency updates its risk assessment methods after the E171 ban
26 Oct 2021
The French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES) proposed a new assessment method for nanomaterials to assess their risks in supplement ingredients after the recent EFSA scientific assessment on titanium dioxide in food (E171) and the EU ban on that substance. Read SAFE’s opinion on the topic of E171 here. Read […]
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SAFE publishes guidelines for consumers on Food Contact Materials
22 Oct 2021
Researches show the existence of health risks linked to the use of Food Contact Materials (FCMs). New guidelines published by SAFE encompass conclusions from these studies and show the possible safety issues triggered by their misuse. Read our guidelines here: https://bit.ly/3jjFqtW These guidelines have been co-funded by the LIFE programme. Contents and opinions expressed on […]
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CSOs call on the EU to stand by the Farm to fork Strategy
14 Oct 2021
14 October 2021 – On 14-15 October, agri-food stakeholders meet in the Farm to Fork Conference to discuss the progress made to date and the next steps in implementing the Farm to Fork Strategy, the EU’s blueprint for sustainable food and farming. Ahead of this meeting, CSOs (including SAFE) are calling for a vision where […]
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EU CSOs present vision on food environments: a systemic change that can no longer wait
13 Oct 2021
Brussels, 13 October 2021 – European food policy should focus on creating enabling food environments that make the healthy and sustainable food choices the default and most desirable ones. In a joint policy briefing [1] published today, participants in the EU Food Policy Coalition (including SAFE) provide a common, evidence-driven understanding of the central role […]
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Biossido di titanio bandito in Europa dal 2022
10 Oct 2021
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E171 ban decision confirmed in the SCoPAFF
08 Oct 2021
On 8 October 2021, the Standing Committee on Plant, Animal, Food and Feed voted in favour of a proposal submitted by the European Commission to ban food additive E 171 (Titanium dioxide in food) from all applications in food products. The EC proposal followed a scientific assessment published in May by the European Food Safety […]
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Only 1 in 20 of children’s yogurts contain low sugar levels, new Action on Sugar study reveals
31 Aug 2021
SAFE member Action on Sugar recently conducted a study on children’s yoghurts and misleading health claims. Evaluating over 100 children’s yogurts, the study has shown that only 1 in 20 of yogurts with child-friendly designs contain low sugar levels, with over 63% of these products containing more than a third of the daily sugar intake per portion. […]
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Europe Advances Farm to Fork Strategy with New Sustainability Code of Conduct
21 Aug 2021
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European Commission redefines maximum levels for cadmium and lead in food
12 Aug 2021
On August 10th, the European Commission announced that new limits will apply for tolerated lead and cadmium levels in food products. These restrictions concern fruits, vegetables, cereals and oilseeds for lead, and infant foods, mushrooms, spices and salt for cadmium. These new rules are set to be respectively introduced on August 30th and 31st and […]
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15 Jul 2021
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European Commission releases study on children exposure to marketing of high in fat, salt or sugar (HFSS) foods
12 Jul 2021
On July 8th, 2021, DG SANTE released its final report on the exposure of children to linear, non-linear and online marketing of foods high in fat, salt or sugar. The goal of this study was to quantify such a marketing exposure in order to develop instruments to address the problem and ultimately fight youth obesity. […]
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Empowering consumer organisations : the Dual Food Quality Conference
08 Jul 2021
The partners of the ECO-Empowering Consumer Organisations project were proud to present the achievements of their EU-project on Dual Food Quality during the final European Conference held online on the 29th of June from 10:00 to 13:00 CET. The conference provided a chance to both discuss the many aspects and findings of the project, but also gave a chance […]
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New French study on heavy metal exposure in adults and children
07 Jul 2021
On July 1st, 2021 an epidemiological study on heavy metal impregnation in adults and children was released by the French National Public Health Agency. The study – the first of its kind to measure exposure levels in children aged 6 to 17- has shown that almost 100% of both population groups were continually exposed to 27 heavy […]
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Ethylene oxide in foods: still a long way to go in reaching coordination
01 Jul 2021
In the past few months, organisations have revealed that non-compliant products containing ingredients illegally processed with ethylene oxide were still being sold without proper consumer information. Ethylene oxide is a gaseous disinfectant, originally used for sterilization purposes and for decreasing salmonella occurrence in foods. It is a highly irritating and mutagenic chemical, considered to be […]
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Pro Morning Agri and Food: What’s in the CAP? — Agri market makeover — Food quality hurdles
30 Jun 2021
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Provisional agreement reached on the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy
29 Jun 2021
On June 25th, 2021, a deal was finally found between the European Commission, the European Parliament and the EU Council on the reform of the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). The reform, which took 3 years to achieve, outlines how the €387 billion budget is to be spent for the 2021-2027 period. While seeking to […]
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EC Vice-President Timmermans addresses the EU Climate Law in the European Parliament
24 Jun 2021
On 24 June 2021, European Commission Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans gave a speech on the brand new Climate Law in the European Parliament. On this occasion, he praised the legislative process up to this point and called this new EU initiative “the law of laws”, highlighting its binding target of 55% GHG emissions reduction (by […]
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Renewal of approval of glyphosate in 2022 : The Assessment Group on Glyphosate releases its draft assessment
16 Jun 2021
In May 2019, the European Commission appointed France, Hungary, The Netherlands and Sweden to act as rapporteur Member States for the next assessment on glyphosate. Glyphosate is a chemical widely-used in Plant Protection Products (PPPs) to act as a broad-spectrum herbicide. Given the known toxicity of such chemicals, the EU Pesticides Legislation imposes the issuing of […]
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MEPs follow up on EFSA’s opinion regarding E171
31 May 2021
On 31 May 2021, a group of 4 MEPs from 3 different groups asked the Commission about its intent to propose an EU-wide ban on food additive E171 (titanium dioxide). It is still unclear when the Commission intends to submit such proposal, and when discussions will start in the competent committee (Standing Committee on Plants, […]
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Nutrinform vs Nutriscore, Cimmarusti: Nutriscore non rivela sostenibilità cibo e presenza edulcoranti artificiali
27 May 2021
Agricolae.eu
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Biossido di titanio (E171): per l’Efsa non è sicuro negli alimenti, possibili rischi di genotossicità Osservatorio
21 May 2021
VeganOK
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Commission to propose ban on ‘unsafe’ food additive linked with cancer risk
07 May 2021
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EFSA: il colorante bianco biossido di titanio è cancerogeno
07 May 2021
Great Italian Food Trade
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Biossido di titanio, verso il bando totale dell’additivo alimentare
07 May 2021
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E171 no longer considered safe for use as a food additive
06 May 2021
On 6 May 2021, The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published its long-awaited safety assessment of titanium dioxide (TiO2) used as a food additive (E171)[1]. The assessment clearly underlines that TiO2 (nano)particles have the potential to induce DNA stand breaks and chromosomal damage – thus, the agency stated that a concern for genotoxicity could not […]
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Biossido di titanio: è un colorante alimentare genotossico, presto lo stop di Bruxelles
06 May 2021
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Eurodeputados voltam a insistir na definição do uso do termo ‘natural’ em produtos alimentares
29 Apr 2021
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CSOs call on EP Committees to support an ambitious F2F report
20 Apr 2021
Today, SAFE together with 23 civil society organisation called on the ENVI and AGRI Committees of the European Parliament through a joint letter detailing 10 priorities to support an ambitious EP INI report on the Farm to Fork Strategy. Read the full joint letter here.
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Bulgaria: Pesticide with EU-banned substance still widely used in Bulgarian agriculture
19 Apr 2021
The investigative journalist Valia Ahchieva published a video showing a sad reality in Bulgaria: The Mocap, a plant protection product containing an ingredient banned by the EU is not only used, but subsidised by the Bulgarian Ministry of Agriculture. The ethoprophos contained in this “Mocap” is a highly toxic substance and is used in potatoes […]
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New report reiterates there is no East-West divide in food quality
24 Mar 2021
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Greenpeace’s report on certification schemes criticised as attacks on palm oil
18 Mar 2021
The recently published report “Destruction: Certified” by Greenpeace claims that many certification schemes, covering cocoa, coffee, biofuels, palm oil, soy, and wood, enable “destructive business to continue as usual”. The NGO concludes that “certification is a weak tool to address global forest and ecosystem destruction”. However, palm oil advocates considered the report as an attack […]
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Italy: Debates arise after new environment minister’s remarks to reduce meat consumption
18 Mar 2021
In one of his first public speeches, the Italian newly appointed environment minister, Roberto Cingolani, claimed that “the amount of animal protein consumed should be decreased and replaced with plant-based alternatives” to support the ecological transition. He also pointed out that animal protein requires six times as much water to produce as the same amount […]
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Spain: Advertising contributes to rising childhood obesity, research shows
09 Mar 2021
A recent study conducted by the Open University of Catalonia found that advertising of food targeting children is an important factor leading to the increase of childhood obesity rate in Spain. The study analyses 355 advertisements from 117 different products on various media channels in Spain, including the internet, television, radio, print, and outdoor advertising. […]
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Conference: “Tackling Adolescent Obesity: How to make a shift towards healthier behaviors“
03 Mar 2021
On February 26, 2021, SAFE has successfully organised a virtual conference, “Tackling Adolescent Obesity : How to make a shift towards healthier behaviors“, to disseminate the project intellectual outputs and training at partner schools. The event attract 200 participants from all over Europe and also other parts of the world, including Belgium, Portugal, UK, Greece, […]
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NGOs call on the Commission and Council to reject restrictions on the labelling of plant-based products
22 Feb 2021
On 22 February 2021, 21 NGOs including SAFE called on the European Commission and the Council of the European Union to reject the 171th and 72th Amendment of the European Parliament in the CMO trilogues. Amendment 171 would introduce unnecessary restrictions on the labelling of plant-based dairy products. Amendment 72 would introduce legal uncertainty that […]
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Defining ‘natural’ in food: Commission pressed to fill ‘considerable gap’ in labelling framework
17 Feb 2021
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MEPs call for stringent regulations on the use of “natural” claims for food products
11 Feb 2021
On 10 February 2021, a cross-party coalition of 31 MEPs sent a letter to Health and Food Safety Commissioner Stella Kyriakides, highlighting the misleading use of the term “natural” on food packaging. The MEPs urged the European Commission to tackle this issue by developing a clear definition of “natural” and stringent legislation to regulate the […]
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EFSA also enters the Front-of-Pack nutrition labelling debate
08 Feb 2021
The EU food safety agency EFSA will provide scientific opinions to help developing the EU-wide system for front-of-pack nutrition labelling of foodstuffs, including setting conditions for nutrition and health claims on foods. This includes the setting of nutrient profiles to restrict the promotion of food high in, for example, salt, sugars and/or fat. Read SAFE’s […]
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The European Commission launches the EU sustainable code of conduct plans for food businesses
08 Feb 2021
The European Commission has taken its first steps towards launching a ‘code of conduct’ for actors along the food chain, as part of its aim to increase the sustainability of the food system. This sustainable code of conduct was much awaited since the publication of the Farm to Fork Strategy and the European Green Deal. […]
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EFSA to add its flavour to nutrition labelling debate
04 Feb 2021
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Debates go on concerning Front-Of-Pack nutrition labels
11 Jan 2021
The debate about new FOP nutrition labels and the form they should take are evergrowing. In an article published by FoodNavigator, several commentators added more water to the mill, arguing that FOP nutrition labels using colour codes or scales (such as the now famous Nutriscore) are driven by marketing interests and mislead consumers. While other […]
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Newsletter: “Naturale” in etichetta; Galline in gabbia; Poco sale ma iodato… Il Fatto
02 Jan 2021
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Special Edition: The drive for natural ingredients and the future of clean label
16 Dec 2020
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Children’s nutrition specialists raise concerns regarding Nutri-Score
15 Dec 2020
Dutch consultancy Voedingsjungle, specialising in children’s nutrition, has criticised front-of-pack (FOP) nutrition labelling schemes with across-the-board algorithms such as Nutri-Score, “whereby a dark green ‘A’ ranking does not neccessarily mean a healthy choice”. Nutri-Score, a FOP nutrition labelling scheme backed by a number of Member States and food producers including France, Switzerland, Belgiums, and Nestle, […]
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European Ombudsman asks Commission to increase transparency in the approval process for pesticides
14 Dec 2020
In a recently published decision, the EU Ombudsman has raised concerns regarding the current procedure for the approval of active substances in pesticides by the Commission. The procedure is criticised for two main issues. First, the Ombudsman questions the Commission’s practice of approving active substances which had been identified either no safe use or critical […]
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“Naturale”: è la parola che troviamo su tantissime etichette ma che non vuol dire niente
11 Dec 2020
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Agrifood Brief: (You make me feel like) a natural product
07 Dec 2020
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What does ‘100% natural’ mean? EU urged to impose definition for food products
01 Dec 2020
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Claim ‘naturale’ in etichetta. Petizione contro gli inganni
26 Nov 2020
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NGOs call for revised ISO International Standard for food products suitable for Vegan consumers
24 Nov 2020
On 24 November 2020, SAFE and 4 of its members sent a joint letter to the ISO TC 34 concerning the draft ISO/DIS 23662 on the definitions and technical criteria for foods and food ingredients suitable for vegetarians or vegans and for labelling claims. The signatories urged the technical committee to amend the draft ISO/DIS […]
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Cibo 100% naturale? L’inganno è servito
22 Nov 2020
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#WeValueTrueNatural, a campaign from SAFE to call for a definition of ‘natural’
20 Nov 2020
In the European Green Deal, the Commission presented a strategy aiming at transforming the EU into a resource-efficient and sustainable society by 2050. One of the main initiatives of the Deal is the Farm to Fork strategy which will also support enforcement of rules on misleading information. The current Commission’s ambitions well reflect the rising […]
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Call for EU definition of ‘natural’ for use in claims and labelling
19 Nov 2020
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UK proposes to ban all online advertisements of junk food
12 Nov 2020
The UK government has recently introduced a proposal to restrict all online advertisements of food products that are high in fat, sugar and salt (HFSS). This measure is a part of the government’s strategy to tackle obesity issues in the country. Obesity is a major health problem in the UK nowadays. Nearly two-thirds of adults […]
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UK health professions call for climate tax on food with high environmental impacts
05 Nov 2020
The UK Health Alliance on Climate Change (UKHACC) has recently published a report calling the government to impose a food carbon tax on all food producers by 2025 if they do not take voluntary actions to reduce climate impacts. Food production emits a quarter of the world’s greenhouse gas and studies have shown that red meat and […]
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CSOs call for Withdrawal of the EC proposal for the post-2020 Common Agricultural Policy
02 Nov 2020
On 30 October, CSOs wrote to EC President von der Leyen to call on the European Commission to withdraw its proposal on the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) in order to safeguard the European Green Deal. The positions agreed in the European Parliament and Council on the CAP, work against the EU Green Deal (and the […]
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European Parliament rejects ban on ‘veggie burgers’
23 Oct 2020
On Friday 23 October, the European Parliament plenary session rejected AM165 to the Agricultural products’ list within the Common Market Organisation file of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). Such an amendment would have prohibited plant-based food products from using meat-derived names (such as ‘veggie burger’, ‘vegan sausage’). The Parliament however supported such a ban for […]
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Microplastic particles can now be found in human organs
21 Oct 2020
Microplastic and nanoplastic particles can now be observed in human organs thanks to a new technique. Microplastics have polluted the entire planet, yet their potential impact on human health is not well-known. Researchers have recently identified chemical traces of plastic in human tissue. The analytical method developed allows to identify dozens of types of plastic, […]
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Report says supermarkets can help tackle obesity
20 Oct 2020
A trial in English supermarkets on placing unhealthy products differently in supermarkets to tackle obesity has shown some promising results. The one year trial led to increased fruit and vegetable purchases and a decrease in junk food sales such as chips and confectionery proving that where products are placed in stores has an effect on […]
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European Commission publishes its chemicals strategy
14 Oct 2020
The EC published its new Chemicals Strategy on the 14th October (read it here). The EU chemicals strategy aims to address the cumulative and combined effects of chemicals, including pesticides, stressing a need to accelerate work on methodologies that ensure existing provisions can be fully implemented. It is intended as a first step towards a zero […]
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England’s Public Health body reports on sugar reduction plans
08 Oct 2020
Food companies have only managed a 3% sugar reduction in food products, Public Health England (PHE) reported in a report assessing its voluntary sugar reduction plan from 2015 to 2019. The Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL), however, did achieve more significant results with sugar levels in drinks falling by 44% compared to previous years. Sugar […]
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European Parliament supports objections on E171 and Acrylamide
08 Oct 2020
On 7 October 2020, the plenary session of the European Parliament supported two objections opposing two Commission regulation on E171 (Titanium Dioxide in food) and acrylamide. This votes by the EP sends a strong message: consumers must be at the core of all health decisions. For this reason, maximum levels of protection should be applied […]
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Bayer GMO gets EC approval
05 Oct 2020
The European Commission worringly authorised a genetically modified soybean for food and feed, but not cultivation, on 28 September 2020. This soybean, the XtendFlex, was approved after a scientific assessment by the European Food Safety Authority. The soybean, produced by biotechnology company Bayer, has been developed to confer tolerance to three major herbicides: dicamba, glufosinate-ammonium […]
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EU Court of Justice states that mandatory origin labelling for food is allowed only if ‘justified’
05 Oct 2020
In a ruling on 1 October, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) stated that the EU harmonised framework for food labelling “does not preclude member states from adopting measures providing for additional mandatory particulars regarding the origin or provenance.” However the ECJ added that those national measures need to be justified on one or several […]
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CSOs send Joint Letter to EU leaders calling for better alignment between the CAP and the EU Green Deal
01 Oct 2020
This Thursday 1st October, SAFE and more than 250 Civil Society Organisations sent a joint Open letter to the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, the Presidency of the Council of the European Union Angela Merkel, and the Conference of Presidents of the European Parliament chaired by David Sassoli, calling for full […]
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MEPs call for lower maximum levels of acrylamide in food products for infants and young children
29 Sep 2020
MEPs of the ENVI Committee (@EP_Environment on Twitter) voted in favour (53 votes in favour, 26 against, 2 abstentions) of an objection to the EC proposal concerning maximum levels of acrylamide in certain foodstuffs for infants and young children. The objection will be reported and voted in plenary on the first week of October. A […]
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Joint Letter to Agri Commissioner calling for legumes and high-protein crops promotion in EU policies
29 Sep 2020
SAFE and 6 other organisations (Euronatur Foundation, the European Alliance for Plant-based Foods, The Vegan Society, the Good Food Institute, Compassion in World Farming, HealthCare Without Harm) sent a letter to EU Agriculture Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski on Tuesday 29 September. The letter calls for a better alignment between the Common Agricultural Policy and the EU’s […]
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A new EU agency for health considered by the European Commission
24 Sep 2020
The European Commission (EC) is considering strengthening the EU’s competence in health policy in the wake of the covid -19 crisis. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the EC would come forward with a legislative proposal to create a new agency, the European Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority, in 2021. The new […]
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Single-Use Plastic Directive: still a lot to discuss
13 Sep 2020
Back in 2018, the EU reached an agreement to ban certain types of single-use plastic products with the Single-Use Plastic Directive. The Directive, which will enter into force in 2021, bans single-use plastic items such as cotton buds, cutlery, plates, straws and so-called expanded polystyrene food containers. The draft guidelines that will steer the implementation […]
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Anti-E171 group claims small battle in long war
10 Sep 2020
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SAFE welcomes MEPs’ decision to object new EC specifications for E171
08 Sep 2020
SAFE welcomes the positive outcome of the vote which occurred yesterday evening and hope that this democratic decision will encourage the Commission to promote a complete removal of titanium dioxide nanoparticles from our food products. On Monday 7 September 2020, a majority of MEPs of the ENVI Committee voted in favour of an objection against […]
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EU NGOs suggest ways to promote nutrition in the CAP
03 Sep 2020
On Thursday 3 September 2020, 6 European NGOs (including SAFE and EPHA, ECL, EHN, EMSA and EONS) sent an open joint letter to Agriculture Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski, suggesting 3 ways to havr the current Common Agricultural Policy pave the way towards more sustainable consumption and production of food. With this letter we recommend… Adding a […]
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MEPs urged to repel CAP amendments on denominations of plant-based products
28 Aug 2020
On 28 August 2020, SAFE and 34 other organizations urged Members of the European Parliament in a letter to oppose several amendments forcing the use of terms such as “steak”, “sausage”, “escalope”, “burger” or “hamburger” exclusively for products of animal origin. The adoption of such amendments would mean that it is not possible to use […]
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Retailers join a coalition to meet foodwaste reduction targets
26 Aug 2020
A new coalition of 14 retailers (Coalition of Action on Food Waste), including Nestlé, Tesco or Bel Group (to name but a few) and launched by the Consumer Goods Forum, committed to individual food waste reduction targets. This follows the unveiling by the European Commission of the Farm to Fork (F2F) strategy which pledged to […]
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German Scientific Advisory Board recommands using climate labels
26 Aug 2020
The German Scientific Advisory Board on Agricultural Policy, Food and Consumer Health Protection(WBAE) has urged the government to introduce mandatory climate labels on food products. Such labels would display the GHG emissions of these products. These recommandations also include an excise tax on sugar-sweetened products, restrictions on adverts for unhealthy food targeting children, and the […]
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Transparency on Risk Assessment in the Food chain: SAFE’s response to Public Consultation
25 Aug 2020
SAFE replied to a Public Consultation on the Draft Implementing Regulation amending Regulation (EU) No 234/2011 on EU Transparency on risk assessment in the food chain on 25 August 2020. SAFE welcomes the feedback session on the Draft Implementing Regulation regarding the rules on applications for food additives, enzymes, and flavourings. We strongly support the […]
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SAFE signs NGO Joint letter on the French Act on the transparency of information on agricultural and food products
15 Jul 2020
In hope to prohibit the use, for products of plant origin, of names that have been typically associated with meat products and preparations, such as “steak”, “sausage” and “hamburger”, SAFE, together with nine NGOs reacted in an open letter to Executive Vice President Timmermans on the French Act on the transparency of information on agricultural and […]
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F2F Strategy: NGOs urge the EC to halve per capita Food Waste at Farm level
09 Jul 2020
Back in May 2020, we welcomed the publication of the European Commission’s Farm to Fork (F2F) Strategy for a fair, healthy, and environmentally-friendly food system. In this regard, SAFE and 9 NGOs (BirdLife Europe and Central Asia, the Ecologic Institute, the European Community of Consumer Cooperatives, the European Environmental Bureau, FeedBack, Health Care Without Harm […]
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New US study shows benefits of Sugar tax models
24 Jun 2020
A study published in the Circulation (official journal from the American Heart Association) showed a simulation model of different designs of taxes on sugary drinks (linked to obesity, cardiovascular disease and diabetes), suggesting that all tax designs would generate substantial health gains. Boston researchers created a nationally representative microsimulation model to test three types of […]
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New EFSA opinion on welfare hazards in pig slaughters
24 Jun 2020
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published a scientific opinion on 17 June in the context of a series of updated assessments on animal welfare at slaughter requested by the European Commission. In light of the recently published Farm to Fork Strategy, EFSA proposed measures to address the welfare hazards most commonly associated with the […]
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COVID-19 crisis could ‘kick off digital revolution in agriculture’
01 Jun 2020
Digital farming is set to boom in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis, given its capacity to help the EU farming sector improve its sustainability and recover from the outbreak’s impact. But there are also considerable concerns raised about the pace of this change and whether farmers are adequately prepared for it. Read more here
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The European Commission unveils its Farm to Fork Strategy
20 May 2020
On 20 May at 12.00 CET, the European Commission unveiled its long-awaited Farm to Fork Strategy, along with other communications including a report on front-of-pack nutrition labelling and the EU Biodiversity Strategy. This communication is published after months of debates around the EU Green Deal led by EC President von der Leyen and provides an […]
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NGOs call on the EU Commission to drop GMOs from US trade talks
05 May 2020
On 5 May, SAFE and 73 NGOs sent a letter to EC President von der Leyen to call on the EC to drop GMOs from the EU-US trade deal talks. SAFE would like to once again underline the need to maintain EU food safety standards.Read the full joint letter here.
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Coca-Cola and Pepsi falling short on pledges over plastic – report
27 Apr 2020
Pepsi and Coca-Cola have not publicly committed to reducing this by 2025, or to invest in reusables or refillables as part of this reduction, Tearfund said in its analysis. Read more here
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How to stop the Coronavirus pandemic disrupting a green future
24 Apr 2020
Stimulating the post-Coronavirus economic recovery through investment in climate Action will help set the world back on its green path, explains Vanora Bennett
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Coronavirus and obesity: Doctors take aim at food industry over poor diets
23 Apr 2020
As further evidence suggests that poor diet can be attributed to the root cause of mortality from #COVID19, Cardiologists are blaming the food industry for the normalisation of ultra-processed junk food. Read more here
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EC proposes market measures to assist meat & dairy sectors
22 Apr 2020
Amidst the coronavirus crisis, the European Commission today proposed granting private storage aid for dairy and meat sectors in a so-called effort to help farmers hit by the crisis. the EC also proposed exceptional derogations from EU competition rules in the milk, flower and potatoes sectors, adding that such arrangements will be valid for up […]
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Belgian supermarkets donate 460,000 meals
17 Apr 2020
Belgian supermarkets donated 233 tonnes of food to Food Banks or other social organizations. in view of the unprecedented shift in demand for food redistribution across communities. Read more here
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CSOs urges the Commission not to postpone the Farm to Fork strategy
15 Apr 2020
The Coronavirus (COVID19) crisis significantly highlights the important and urgent need for a Common Food Policy that is forward-looking, precautionary, resilient, social- and health-oriented, with an ambitious EU Fram to Fork Strategy. Today SAFE and 38 Civil Society Organisations called on Commissioners Timmermans, Kyriakides, Sinkevičius and Wojciechowski not to postpone the publication of this strategy, […]
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Commission confirms new schedule for Farm to Fork strategy
14 Apr 2020
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EU farm ministers seek targeted measures to withstand COVID-19
12 Apr 2020
EU agriculture ministers have called for further specific and targeted measures to address the difficulties faced by the agri-food sector due to the COVID-19 pandemic such as restrictions in the movement of foodstuff, changes in the operation of production systems and insufficient workforce. Read more here.
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EFSA report offers snapshot into pesticide residues on food
11 Apr 2020
The European food supply chain and food safety system are proving to be extremely resilient, according to Europe’s People Party (EPP) coordinator at European Parliament’s Agriculture Committee, Herbert Dorfmann, as people still manage to find available and safe food on supermarket shelves even in time of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more here
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EFSA chief: EU food safety rules ensure protection against COVID-19
07 Apr 2020
Although coronavirus can survive on surfaces for a limited time, food safety regulations in EU member states ensure a high level of protection against contaminated food, said the chief of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) Bernhard Url in an interview. Read more here
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Farmers report dramatic COVID effect on fruit & vegetable producers:
03 Apr 2020
The latest report from Europe’s farming organisations on the impact of the pandemic, highlights a dramatic effect on fruit & vegetable producers, as well as concerns over markets for meat & vegetable oil. There are also reports of concern over unfair trading practices. A trade body with members that trade agricultural goods wants the EU […]
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Titanium Dioxide Classification in force from October 2021, E171 still under review
13 Mar 2020
Titanium dioxide is often found in commonly-used domestic substances such as paint, sunscreen, and toothpaste. However, the World Health Organisation’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has determined that the chemical is a “possible carcinogen for humans”. In 2017, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) provided an assessment of this substance and proposed classifying all […]
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Researchers declare hazardous chemicals in food packaging a ‘global health threat’
12 Mar 2020
A team of international researchers recently issued a warning concerning chemicals in single-use plastic and food packaging in general. More than 200 NGOs have signed a call to action to raise awareness on this crucial health issue. Read the full story here.
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Researchers call for a rethink of supply chains to tackle food waste at consumer level
05 Mar 2020
According to researchers from Wageningen University, current food waste estimates published by the FAO do not take the effect on affluence on consumer behaviour into account. Incentives to produce more and more food waste exist all along the food chain to contribute to this global issue. Read the full article from FoodNavigator here.
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Junk food advertising: WHO calls for legally binding treaty to end ‘predatory commercial practices’
03 Mar 2020
The WHO-UNICEF-Lancet Commission is proposing a global, legally binding protocol to prevent brands marketing fast foods and sugary drinks to children. Read the full article here
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EU pressed to address meat reduction, plant-based diet in new food policy
02 Mar 2020
SAFE and a coalition of NGOs urged to EU executive to address the issue of reducing meat consumption in the announced Farm to Fork (F2F) strategy. Meanwhile, a Green MEP has filed a parliamentary question asking the Commission to promote the plant-based protein sector too. Read the full article here.
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NGOs want EU Farm to Fork strategy to tackle overconsumption of meat, dairy and eggs
26 Feb 2020
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EHPM EP Event – Food supplements: For healthier citizens and a stronger economy in the EU
18 Feb 2020
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‘Use by’ or ‘best before’? Nestlé signs food waste pact to tackle label confusion on-pack
10 Feb 2020
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation has repeated its pleas that it wants to keep trading ties closely aligned with the EU’s after British prime minister Boris Johnson dismissed fears about food standards as ‘mumbo jumbo’ and implied that GM food imports from the US would be allowed. Read the full article here
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UK opens door to GM food imports as PM Johnson attacks ‘hysterical fears’ about US food standards
06 Feb 2020
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation has repeated its pleas that it wants to keep trading ties closely aligned with the EU’s after British prime minister Boris Johnson dismissed fears about food standards as ‘mumbo jumbo’ and implied that GM food imports from the US would be allowed. Read full article here
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Short Film Festival Filmdipeso
04 Feb 2020
SAFE is honoured to co-organise the Short Film Festival Filmdipeso 17-18 April 2020 in Latina, Italy With the subject of “Obesity, food, nutrition, and eating disorders“ The festival’s objective is to promote correct eating habits, as well as to increase public awareness of the issues that living with obesity and eating disorders can cause. The […]
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Agrifood manufacturers can do without E171
27 Jan 2020
The last few months have seen a growing awareness amongst the general public about the concerning issue of titanium dioxide in food –food addtive E171– with almost 85,000 persons signing a petition supported by SAFE, ECOS and Agir pour l’Environnement to back the French suspension of this food additive. While EU policy makers are still […]
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Commissioner Kyriakides respond to 34 MEPs’ letter on E171
23 Jan 2020
On 17 December 2019, a cross-party coalition of 34 MEPs sent a letter to Health and Food Safety Commissioner Stella Kyriakides to ask for an extension of the French ban on the white colourant E171 to the entire EU. In the response to the MEPs’s letter on 15 January 2020, Commissioner Kyriakides underlined that the […]
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MEPs support the French ban on food additive E171
18 Dec 2019
On 17 December 2019, a cross-party coalition of 34 MEPs sent a letter to Health and Food Safety Commissioner Stella Kyriakides to ask for an extension of the French ban on E171 to the reste of the EU. Read more about this here: Articles from EUobserver, Agence Europe (full article here), Agrifoodtoday.it and IEG Policy. […]
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MEPs call for EU ban on titanium dioxide
17 Dec 2019
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31 NGOs asking for an ambitious Farm to Fork Strategy
16 Dec 2019
30 civil society organisations have written an open letter in order to highlight the priorities and actions that the F2F strategy should have in order to provide a coherent response to societal concerns about biodiversity, climate change, health, income of all workers in the food chain, social equity and animal welfare, amongst others. The full […]
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Campaigners write to new Commissioner urging EU titanium dioxide (E171) ban
09 Dec 2019
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European civil society groups urge EU Commissioner to ban E171 in food
06 Dec 2019
On 5 Dec 2019, European civil society groups have sent a joint letter to Ms. Stella Kyriakides – European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety on the issue of the white colourant E171 (titanium dioxide in food). With this letter, SAFE together with 7 other NGOs strongly urge Ms. Stella Kyriakides, in her lead role […]
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Many food products analysed in the EU market may contribute to unhealthy diets
05 Nov 2019
A recent study of the European Commission Joint Research Centre (JRC) reveals that many packaged food products frequently sold in the EU market contain very high levels of sugar, saturated fat, and salt, while levels of fibres are too low, which may contribute to poor diets that lead to obesity and other severe health issues, […]
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Nueva petición a la Comisión Europea para que se prohíba el dióxido de titanio (E171)
01 Nov 2019
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Concerns about E171 cross borders
30 Oct 2019
As shown in a test done on 12 different products, titanium dioxide in food (E171) is present in plenty of your food without you even knowing about it. SAFE has launched a petition already endorsed by more than 75.000 EU consumers to back the French decision to ban E171 from the French market as of […]
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Mexico to present new rules to fight against obesity
29 Oct 2019
The Mexican government will soon present new rules which require processed foods containing high levels of sugar, saturated fat, sodium and calories to display warning labels. As obesity problems are severe in Mexico, especially among young individuals, three UN agencies urged Mexico to adopt such measure to tackle the issue of obesity. Previously, the government […]
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Biossido di titanio, la petizione di Safe: vietare l’additivo potenzialmente cancerogeno
25 Oct 2019
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Singapore to ban adverts promoting drinks with high sugar content to tackle obesity and diabetes
24 Oct 2019
Singapore will soon become the first country to target aggressive marketing practices as promotion of drinks with high sugar content will be banned from adverts. As diabetes and obesity run rampant in Singapore, it is of the utmost importance that consumers are able to make informed choice in the interest of their own health. We […]
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Petition to extend the French ban on Titanium Dioxide in Food Products (E171)
22 Oct 2019
SAFE, ECOS and Agir Pour l’Environnement have launched a petition to support the removal of controversial food additive E171 (Titanium Dioxide) from the French market. We call for an extension of this measure to the whole EU. Support our petition here. Watch our explanatory video here. Please find an article (in IT) written by il […]
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Biossido di titanio: al via la petizione di Safe per mettere al bando il controverso additivo
20 Oct 2019
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POLITICO EU influence
14 Oct 2019
Politico
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Anti-E171 campaigners call for independent and clear research
01 Oct 2019
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Over 73,000 sign petition backing French titanium dioxide ban
01 Oct 2019
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SAFE: firmate la petizione per la rimozione del colorante E171
24 Sep 2019
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E171: consumers must be put first
23 Sep 2019
SAFE and other CSOs recently published a press release to urge the European Commission and national expert representatives to uphold the French ban on food colourant E171 (Titanium Dioxide, TiO2). On 23 September, another article from Euractiv recalls that important lobbying activities have been conducted by titanium dioxide manufacturers on this issue. The article also […]
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Call for new EU legislation on Food Contact Materials to be based on five key principles
18 Sep 2019
SAFE and 24 NGOs welcome the European Commission’s initiative to evaluate the EU’s food contact material (FCM) legislation in a joint letter. The evaluation, including the further aim of the Commission to consider what possible steps need to be taken in the future, provides a good opportunity to look forward and discuss how these ineffective […]
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Study Reveals Inaccurate Labelling Information on Food Products: Consumers Being Misled?
17 Sep 2019
The level of micronutrients in a variety of cornflour products in Mexico is significantly lower than which is stated on the products’ package, according to a recent study carried out by the Changing Markets Foundation, Proyecto Alimente and ContraPESO. The report also finds out the lack of consistency between the corporations’ rhetoric and their actual […]
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Biossido di titanio, l’Ue si pronuncia sul divieto francese: cercherà ancora di proteggere l’additivo?
15 Sep 2019
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European civil society groups raise questions about industry-funded study on E171 toxicity and call on decision-makers to support the French ban on unnecessary food additive
12 Sep 2019
A crucial European meeting to discuss the French ban of E171 – the food additive version of titanium dioxide – is due to take place on Monday 16th September. Civil society groups across Europe raise questions about a new industry study released ahead of this meeting and warn against diverting decision-makers’ attention from the already […]
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IPCC latest report calling for global Food Waste reduction in agriculture
27 Aug 2019
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) of the United Nations issued a report in August 2019 highlighting the need for a drastic reduction of Food Waste to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions linked with agriculture and livestock farming. One third of the food produced worldwide is not being eaten and thus wasted, corresponding to […]
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NGOs address the proposal to ban the use of terms such as ‘veggie burger’ in the EU
25 Jul 2019
In an apparent attempt to undermine the growing success of plant-based alternatives to animal products, an amendment was adopted by the Committee on Agriculture (AGRI) of the 8th Legislature on 1st April 2019 within the proposal for a Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Regulation establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products (2018/0218 COD). […]
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EFSA extends deadline for sugars opinion due to volume of data
23 Jul 2019
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EFSA extends its deadline to give an opinion on added sugars
23 Jul 2019
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has delayed the release of its opinion concerning added sugar until 2021. As obesity, type 2 diabete, tooth decay or cardiovascular diseases diseases run rampant, firm & quick decisions must be taken at EU level to protect consumers. Read it in details here.
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New European Commission president faces calls for all-encompassing EU food policy
17 Jul 2019
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36 CSOs send Open Letter to the European Commission President (EN/FR/ES)
17 Jul 2019
Civil society organisations, in the areas of farming, fisheries, environment, animal welfare, health, consumers, consumer co-operatives, development, social justice, climate, and forestry, wrote the European Commission President to seek a new direction in the way food policies are made and priorities are set.The time for action is now: daring to change the way we make […]
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EU’s Diet Platform slated by NGOs
15 Jul 2019
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WHO Europe highlights high sugar content in baby food and inappropriate industry marketing
15 Jul 2019
Up to 60% of baby foods are incorrectly marketed as suitable for infants under the age of 6 months, according to a new study of the World Health Organisation (WHO) published on 15 July 2019. SAFE took part in the launching event of these studies to share consumers’ concerns about excessive sugar in commercial products. […]
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EU Obesity Platform under fire for rejecting award-winning NGO
10 Jul 2019
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EU Platform on Diet, Physical Activity and Health malfunctions
10 Jul 2019
There is a clear malfunctioning of the EU Platform on diet, physical activity & health, as highlighted by BEUC, EPHA, and 5 other NGOs. SAFE was rejected after 2 years in waiting despite being awarded Best Practice for its Sugar Project by Commissioners Hogan, Navracsics and Andriukaitis during the Tartu Call Award ceremony. Read details […]
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Divided opinions about the French ban on E171
27 Jun 2019
A recent evaluation of titanium dioxide in food from the French national food safety agency ANSES belied EFSA’s assessment of this substance. The evaluation highlighted significant data gaps and recommended limiting exposure to the food colouring E171, which has proved to be potentially carcinogenic. A French decree from 17 April banned the whitening food additive […]
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Food Scandal breaks out in France as distributed burger meat fails to meet quality standards
11 Jun 2019
Another food scandal broke out in France, as it was revealed that beef burgers of Polish origin that failed to meet legal standards were sold to charities tackling food poverty. This alarming piece of news follows the latest food scandals (Polish beef, fipronil in eggs, etc.). Read the whole case here.
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Banana Leaves used in Asian supermarkets to curb Plastic Packaging Waste
05 Jun 2019
Banning or reducing single-use plastic bags in supermarkets is a growing trend in Asia. The amount of plastic waste generated by Vietnamese people is approximately 2,500 tons of plastic waste per day. Supermarkets in Vietnam recently decided to make use of banana leaves instead of plastic as a packaging alternative for fruits and vegetables. Read […]
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FleishmanHillard document rekindles the war on glyphosate
17 May 2019
French news channel France 2 television recently issued a report about a document from the largest Brussels-based consultancy FleishmanHillard showing which politicians, scientists, regulators and journalists are friendly to Monsanto. This unprecedented case of monitoring and record-keeping is yet another spark that will reignite the heated debate about Monsanto’s weed-killer glyphosate and the outrageous extension […]
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NGOs call for a European Commission Vice President to be made responsible for ensuring the transition to sustainable food systems
08 May 2019
In an open letter to the lead candidates, 32 NGOs (including SAFE) call on the next European Commission President to put an EU food policy in place. The organizations also called for a European Commission Vice-President to be made responsible for ensuring the transition to sustainable food systems. Read the full letter here: in EN, […]
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European Commission urged to ban E171: ‘Prevention is better than cure’
06 May 2019
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Banning Titanium Dioxide? Lobby groups urge Commission to prohibit E171
06 May 2019
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Joint letter to demand the removal of E171 from the EU list of permitted food additives
06 May 2019
On 3rd May, SAFE and 8 EU NGOs (BEUC, CIEL, ECOS, EEB, FoodWatch International, HEAL, HEJ, WECF) sent a letter supported by 30 national NGOs to Vice-President Jyrki Kaitanen urging the European Commission and Member States not to oppose the French decision to ban the white colouring E171 (titanium dioxide), which has frequently been pointed […]
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Aider les petits commerces à bannir le plastique
30 Apr 2019
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VeganOK TG News: Standard Vegan Europeo Osservatorio
30 Apr 2019
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Food additive E171 banned in food products in France
23 Apr 2019
Last week, we were pleased to hear that France decided to ban the use of titanium dioxide (E171, a substance used to obtain white colouring in food, cosmetics, paint, creams and pharmaceuticals) as a food additive from 1st January 2020 after the country’s health and safety agency (ANSES) reported a lack of evidence to guarantee […]
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Contribution of agroecology to carbon neutrality in Europe – the TYFA scenario
18 Apr 2019
The “Ten Years For Agroecology” (TYFA) report was published by the IDDRI last september, offering scenarios towards more sustainable food & farming systems. Six months after this important publication, IDDRI adds an important contribution to the work in progress in the field with its latest report, to be read here.
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Food Safety in the EU: Maintaining High Standards and Ensuring Transparency of Information
08 Apr 2019
On 11th April 2019, SAFE’s Policy Officer and Project coordinator Bruno Menne will attend Public Policy Exchange’s conference ‘Food Safety in the EU: Maintaining High standards and Ensuring Transparency of Information’ as a key speaker. Please find all details regarding this conference here.
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New French Roadmap in the Fight against Obesity: Towards More Ambitious Objectives
26 Mar 2019
On 25 March 2019, a French inter-ministerial committee on Health met to formulate target figures regarding the fight against obesity in France, Le Monde.fr reports. By the end of 2023, adult obesity will have to be 15% down and childhood/teenage obesity will have to drop by 20%. These ambitious objective were set to create a […]
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CAPNGO’s Open letter to AGRI Committee MEPs concerning CAP proposals
21 Mar 2019
On 20th March, the CAPNGO Working Group, gathering around fifteen NGOs to advocate for better proposals for the next Common Agricultural Policy, sent an open letter to Members of the European Parliament’s Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development (AGRI) ahead of the votes on the CAP Reform on the 2nd & 8th April 2019. As […]
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“Un Emballage, Plusieurs Usages” – Interview de BXFM
12 Mar 2019
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SAFE sugar project qualified as best practice by DG SANTE
19 Feb 2019
SAFE is glad to announce that its Sugar Project has been indexed by DG SANTE of the European Commission as “best practice” on its portal. More details about the practice can be found here.
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New study finding association between consumption of ultra-processed foods and cancer risk
13 Feb 2019
A large prospective study from NutriNet-Santé prospective cohort further showed a correlation between ultra-processed foods and cancer. A 10% increase in the intake of ultra-processed foods was associated with a significant increase in risks of overall and breast cancer.
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‘TOWARDS A COMMON FOOD POLICY FOR THE EUROPEAN UNION’: IPES-Food latest Report
07 Feb 2019
Shaped by 400+ actors including SAFE during 3 years, IPES Food unveiled its blueprint for reforming European food systems (#CommonFoodPolicy). This enlightening report sheds light on current issues in food systems and makes proposals for sustainable food production, processing, distribution and consumption. Read it here.
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Freego, le tout nouveau frigo solidaire et anti-gaspillage d’Etterbeek
01 Feb 2019
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Coca-Cola funds an Institute to influence obesity policy in China
10 Jan 2019
While obesity rates in China are hitting records, the Coca-Cola Company is putting scientific evidence into Chinese policies to promoto exercise and downplay the role of diets in the strife against obesity, the Guardian reports. Yet another proof that independent and consumer-centered research is critical in every corner of the world.
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UN stays silent on fat tax and labelling
19 Dec 2018
Last week, the United Nations adopted a draft resolution on improving global nutrition. The agency called for improved education to tackle obesity, but remained silent on key issues like taxation and nutritional labelling. Read more here.
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La plastica riciclata è sicura per l’imballaggio alimentare?
13 Dec 2018
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Action needed to ensure a higher level of protection from pesticides in Europe
07 Dec 2018
An open letter of EU coalition of concerned citizens and NGOs calls EU regulators for a higher level of protection from pesticides by fulfilling the 15 manifesto demands. Read the manifesto here.
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NGOs slam Commission plans to leave out harvest losses from food waste definition
23 Nov 2018
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Joint letter on the EU delegated act on the measurement of food waste
22 Nov 2018
The European Commission will soon adopt a delegated act establishing a common methodology for food waste measurement. However, it appears that the latest draft of the delegated act will not allow a full and accurate measurement of food waste. Thus, SAFE together with 21 other NGOs sent a joint letter to health Commissioner Vytenis Andriukaitis […]
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New report points at reduction of animal products to initiate a Low-Carbon Transition in the food sector
13 Nov 2018
Consumption of animal products such as meat and dairy has increased at an unprecedented pace since 1950s. Less animal products not only means healthier food, but also an earth-friendlier carbon footprint. Read Changing Markets’ full report here.
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Rigorous Science, Safe Food, and a Healthy Environment – A Manifesto
31 Oct 2018
The European Union has one of the best regulations for pesticides in the world – in theory. But it is not implemented in practice. SAFE has joined the new “Citizens for Science in Pesticide Regulation” Coalition, which has launched a manifesto to call for reform on Pesticide legislation. Read the full manifesto of the Coalition […]
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Tackling Childhood Obesity in the EU: Prospects and Challenges
23 Oct 2018
Floriana Cimmarusti, Secretary General of SAFE, will speak publicly in The international “Tackling Childhood Obesity in the EU: Halting the Rise through Prevention and Closer Collaboration” Symposium on October 30th. Registration and information can be found here.
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Consumer health NGO raises concerns over recycled plastic FCMs
20 Sep 2018
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About the fast-track approval of 140 new plastic recycling processes: risks and challenges
07 Sep 2018
Is it safe to use recycled plastic in food and drink packaging? Secretary General Floriana Cimmarusti talked to Euractiv about the risks of a fast-track approval of 140 recycling processes. SAFE calls for an adequate political scrutiny to protect consumer rights. Read the full article here.
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Recycled plastics: ‘There will always be a risk’
03 Sep 2018
Until now, companies have stayed away from using recycled plastics in food packaging because of safety concerns. But times are chaning and they seem ready to reconsider their stance ahead of an EU decision to authorise more than 100 “safe” recycling processes for food contact applications. Floriana Cimmarusti, Secretary General of SAFE, told Euractiv about the […]
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Food safety activist: ‘There will always be a risk’ with recycled plastics
03 Sep 2018
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Is recycled plastic safe for food packaging? EU seems to think so
03 Sep 2018
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Building momentum: lessons on implementing a robust sugar sweetened beverage tax
20 Jul 2018
This recent report from the World Cancer Research Fund International provides guidance about designing, defending and implementing a robust SSB tax, drawing lessons from countries and local jurisdictions around the world who have successfully passed and implemented a sugar tax. Read the full report here.
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The pesticide-free town: Sowing the seeds of tomorrow
17 Jul 2018
In 2014 Mals, a small town in the north of Italy, became the first community in the world to ban pesticide use through a referendum. How did these activists triumph over the pesticide industry? Find out in this episode of the video series “Protect & resist”, created by Friends of the Earth Europe to show […]
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Europol: Massive seizure of fake pesticides which could spray the size of the UK
13 Jul 2018
Europol’s annual Operation SILVER AXE III seized the largest-ever amount of illegal or counterfeit pesticides in Europe this week. But the fact that such massive amounts of illegal pesticides are available has raised concerns about both the economic and health costs. Read the article on Euractiv here.
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EU Parliament backs microplastic bans to tackle plastic pollution
11 Jul 2018
On July 10, the European Parliament’s ENVI Committee voted to strengthen the Commission’s overall plans to cut plastic pollution, under the so-called Plastics Strategy. MEPs called for a number of measures that go beyond the Commission’s original proposals, including a ban on microplastics in some products by 2020. Read more here.
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Listeria monocytogenes: update on foodborne outbreak
06 Jul 2018
Frozen corn and possibly other frozen vegetables are the likely source of an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes that has been affecting Austria, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, and the United Kingdom since 2015. Read more here.
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New guidance on nanotechnologies in food and feed
04 Jul 2018
EFSA has published its guidance on how to assess the safety of nanoscience and nanotechnology applications. The guidance focuses on the safety assessment for human and animal health and covers areas such as novel foods, food contact materials, food and feed additives and pesticides. Read more here.
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Formulare una politica alimentare comune: SAFE al “Food & Farming Forum Osservatorio
04 Jul 2018
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Le cannucce di plastica permangono nei secoli: 500 anni per distruggersi
02 Jul 2018
Secondo gli studi del centro Enea, oltre l’80% dei rifiuti che invadono i litorali italiani è rappresentato da plastiche, che finiscono poi in mare dove nel corso degli anni diventano «microplastiche». Queste particelle quasi invisibili ad occhio nudo vengono ingerite dai pesci e ce le ritroviamo nella catena alimentare, ovvero nel piatto. Leggi il reportage […]
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Tackling food waste: turning nemesis into a saviour
29 Jun 2018
According to Dr Milka Sokolović from the European Food Information Council (EUFIC), function of food packaging has traditionally been limited to passive protection from external influences, but innovations are quickly changing its role. Packaging is getting active and intelligent, able to monitor and interact with food and environment and maintain food freshness for longer. Read the […]
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Pesticide residues: new advice on foods for infants and young children
28 Jun 2018
Following a request from the European Commission, EFSA has made a number of recommendations to further protect young infants from potential risks posed by pesticide residues in food. Read the Scientific Opinion providing a comprehensive evaluation of pesticide residues in foods for infants and young children here.
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A worldwide shift: profiling the alternative meat market
27 Jun 2018
According to recent research from GlobalData, the majority of the world’s population has adopted a diet that features reduced or entirely absent meat consumption. Changing consumer habits and the rise of ‘flexitarianism’ – eating predominantly, but not strictly, vegetarian – has led to the reduced consumption of meat in favour of vegetables and meat alternatives. […]
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‘Enormous potential for the nutrition of millions’: Savanna Ingredients develops natural sugar without calories
27 Jun 2018
Germany’s Savanna Ingredients has developed a process to produce allulose – “real sugar without calories” – on a mass scale. The group expects to achieve European foodstuffs approval within the next two years. Read the full article on Food Navigator here.
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Avoiding meat and dairy is ‘single biggest way’ to reduce your impact on Earth
20 Jun 2018
Avoiding meat and dairy products is the single biggest way to reduce your environmental impact on the planet, according to the scientists behind the most comprehensive analysis to date of the damage farming does to the planet. Read the full article on The Guardian here.
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High risk of food shortages without pesticides, says chemical giant
18 Jun 2018
Head of Syngenta, world’s biggest pesticide maker, says rejecting farming tech could have serious consequences within 20 years. Read the full article on The Guardian here.
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Zucchero, la dose giornaliera da non superare
18 Jun 2018
Resistere allo zucchero sarebbe davvero una gran brutta vita, ma gli studi dell’Organizzazione mondiale della sanità, dell’Agenzia Internazionale della ricerca sul cancro e delle più prestigiose riviste scientifiche hanno accertato che il consumo eccessivo è causa di numerosi problemi. Ma quando è «eccessivo»? Leggi l’articolo su Il Corriere della Sera qui.
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DSM removes benzoate from cheese ripening enzyme to meet clean-label demand
13 Jun 2018
Dutch health and nutrition company Royal DSM says its Accelerzyme CPG, the company’s proprietary enzyme for accelerated cheese ripening, is now benzoate-free. Read the full article on Food Navigator here.
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Les agences européennes précisent la définition des perturbateurs endocriniens
12 Jun 2018
Après l’adoption fin 2017 des critères d’identification des perturbateurs endocriniens, les agences européennes ont publié le 7 juin un document d’orientation pour leur identification, elaboré en collaboration avec le Centre commun de recherche (JRC) de l’Union européenne. Lisez l’article complet sur Euractiv ici.
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Food safety in the future EU budget (2021-2027)
11 Jun 2018
On June 7, the Commission adopted a legislative proposal for a new Single Market Programme, which also addresses food policies. Specific objectives include: supporting sustainable food production & consumption by reducing food waste; improving the effectiveness, efficiency and reliability of official controls all along the food chain; supporting policies to increase animal welfare. Read more here.
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Catena italiana di prodotti sfusi apre negozio a Parigi
06 Jun 2018
“Negozio Leggero”, la catena italiana di prodotti senza imballaggi, sbarca a Parigi. Il 23 giugno apre il primo negozio del franchising nella capitale francese, in zona Republique.”Una famiglia di 4 persone che si rifornisce abitualmente al Negozio Leggero può arrivare a risparmiare oltre 200 kg di rifiuti in un anno”, spiega l’ufficio stampa della catena. […]
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Pesticide Dependency Reductions must become one of the success indicators of the Common Agricultural Policy
05 Jun 2018
On the 1st of June, the European Commission has published its legislative proposals and its impact assessment on CAP reform. Within the hundreds of pages of documents, pesticide use reduction is not mentioned once. Read PAN Europe’s press release here.
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European alliance calls for a ‘Common Food Policy’ to replace the CAP
04 Jun 2018
Following the EU Food and Farming Forum of 29-30 May 2018, a group of more than 30 European think tanks, NGOs and farming groups have united to call for a ‘Common Food Policy’ to replace the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy. “The policies governing food systems – CAP, trade, environment, health and food safety – are […]
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50 shades of green: Europe’s farm reforms explained
01 Jun 2018
Deep budget cuts and an untested plan to let national governments take the reins are causing jitters across the bloc. Read the full article on Politico here.
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Insufficient consideration for food issue in CAP
30 May 2018
The Commission is due to unveil its next Common Agriculture Policy on June 1st and Olivier De Schutter, former UN Special Rapporteur on the right for food and co-chair of the international expert panel IPES-Food, calls on the European Commission to lay the foundations for a Common Food Policy. The food dimension is not sufficiently […]
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European Congress on Obesity 2018: What’s new in obesity research?
29 May 2018
The 25th European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2018) took place in Vienna, Austria from 23rd to 26th May 2018. This year’s topics included science, treatment and public health, with special sessions on stigma, discrimination and childhood obesity. Check out the short videos interviews with obesity experts whose work further helps tackle obesity here.
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Revealed: majority of politicians on key EU farming panel have industry links
24 May 2018
Research uncovers that 25 out of 46 MEPs of the European Parliament’s agriculture committee have strong links to the farming sector they are charged with regulating. Read the full article on The Guardian here.
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Young people who ‘watch more junk food ads’ consume ‘thousands more calories’
23 May 2018
According to a new study carried out by Cancer Research UK, teenagers who watch an extra junk food advert per week consume an extra 18,000 calories a year. The research will be presented at the European Congress on Obesity in Vienna. Read more here.
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Glyphosate shown to disrupt microbiome ‘at safe levels’, study claims
17 May 2018
Study on rats said to show that the chemical, found in Monsanto’s Roundup weedkiller, poses ‘a significant public health concern’. According to the pilot study, the substance can have disrupting effects on sexual development, genes and beneficial gut bacteria at doses considered safe. Read the full article on The Guardian here.
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Weedkiller products more toxic than their active ingredient, tests show
08 May 2018
After more than 40 years of widespread use, new scientific tests show that some popular weedkilling products, like Monsanto’s widely-used Roundup, have higher rates of toxicity to human cells than their active ingredient by itself. Read the full article on The Guardian here.
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Fipronil: results of follow-up monitoring published
07 May 2018
On 3 May 2018, EFSA published its analysis of food data collected following the widespread detection of fipronil in eggs last summer. The analysis showed that 742 out of 5,000 samples of eggs and chicken contained residues in quantities exceeding legal limits. These products originated from eight Member States: the Netherlands, Italy, Germany, Poland, Hungary, […]
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Evolved Nutrition Label to be launched in some EU countries
04 May 2018
Mondelēz International, Nestlé, PepsiCo, The Coca-Cola Company and Unilever will start to add the Evolved Nutrition Label (ENL) to products in some EU countries, they announced on 3 May. Read the full article on Food Navigator here.
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France bans use of meaty names for veggie food
24 Apr 2018
France looks set to prohibit meat terms from being used to describe plant-based foods, with MPs backing a proposal to ban producers of meat substitutes from using phrases like “steak” or “sausage” to describe meat-free products. Read the full article on Food Navigator here.
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Farmers hail new transparency rules in food safety, still want science-based decisions
18 Apr 2018
EU farmers have welcomed the European Commission’s new rules on transparency in food safety assessments. However, it is still uncertain to which extent this will ensure that future decisions will actually be based on science. Read the full article on Euractiv here.
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Landmark new EU food waste laws voted through
18 Apr 2018
On 18 April the European Parliament voted to formally adopt the revised Waste Framework Directive, which will shape the next 13 years of EU action on food waste as part of the Circular Economy Package. EU Member States have two years to transpose the legislation into their national law, by 2020. Read more here.
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Plastic packaging fails to reduce food waste, study warns
12 Apr 2018
One of the main advantages of plastic packaging is that it keeps food fresher for longer, reducing food waste. But a new study by NGOs Friends of the Earth Europe and Zero Waste Europe published on 10 April has revealed that plastic food packaging has not tackled Europe’s food waste problem and may be actually fuelling it. Read […]
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EU Commission wants new powers to vet product safety
12 Apr 2018
On April 11, the European Commission proposed giving itself new powers to request scientific studies on the safety of products, in an effort to quell public concerns that industry has too much influence over the process. If adopted, the new rules will affect all companies looking to approve a wide range of products, including genetically modified […]
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Soft drinks tax is of greatest benefit to poorer households: Lancet
10 Apr 2018
Taxes levied on sweetened drinks and snack foods are of most benefit to the poor in helping to make long-term healthy lifestyle changes, a Lancet study concludes. Read more on Food Navigator here.
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The edible solutions to the plastic-packaging crisis
09 Apr 2018
A UK startup making water containers from seaweed is one of many businesses thinking of food-based answers to the global problem of plastic. Can they catch on? Read the full article on The Guardian here.
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Taxing soda and booze can spark healthy spiral, experts say
05 Apr 2018
According to a new analysis published in The Lancet medical journal, taxing products such as soda, alcohol and tobacco can steer consumers toward healthier choices and avert a ruinous tumble in which obesity fuels disease and medical costs push people further into poverty. Read the full article here.
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Post-2020 CAP: simplification and investments
26 Mar 2018
The European Commission, steered by Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan, has taken a number of initiatives to simplify the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and help EU farmers cope with the rising demands. Read the full article on Euractiv here.
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Fakers, bakers and praline-makers fear bite of EU origin labels
21 Mar 2018
Following the Commission’s proposal for new legislation on so-called country of origin labelling, food companies fear that they will be forced to indicate the origin of their primary ingredient on packaging. Read the full article on Politico here.
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Segregating vegetarian food can promote meat consumption
16 Mar 2018
While consumers are being offered more vegetarian meal options, if these choices are segregated it can actually reduce the proportion of people who opt for them, a new study suggests. Read the full article on FoodNavigator here.
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Il y a des particules de plastique dans 93% des échantillons de grande marque d’eau
15 Mar 2018
L’eau en bouteille de nombreuses grandes marques à travers le monde est contaminée par de minuscules particules de plastique dont les dangers sur la santé sont méconnus, indique une étude publiée mercredi. Lisez l’article complet sur RTL INFO ici.
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Report says end meat and dairy subsidies, tax meat in shift to crop protein diet
12 Mar 2018
According to a report released at a debate held at the European Parliament on the 27th of February, the EU and the UK after Brexit should end subsidies for meat and dairy production and tax meat and other animal products, to encourage a necessary shift to growing pulses and other protein crops. Read the full […]
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Big Sugar Versus Your Body
11 Mar 2018
Most of us eat a lot of sugar. We are surrounded by it, and it’s delicious. Unfortunately, sugar also encourages overeating and causes health problems. Research consistently points to the harms of sugar, including obesity, diabetes and other diseases. The only way to eat a healthy amount of sugar is to make a conscious effort. You […]
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Greenpeace: Cut out meat to meet Paris Agreement goals
05 Mar 2018
According to a new Greenpeace report, the world needs to cut the production and consumption of meat in half by 2050 in order to meet the climate goals of the Paris Agreement. The report noted that if agriculture stays on its current trend, then it will produce 52% of global greenhouse gas emissions in the coming […]
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Far From Transparency
05 Mar 2018
Last February 21st, the European Parliament’s Committee for Economic and Monetary Affairs approved an amendment proposed by Italian MEPs Fulvio Martusciello and Alberto Cirio. The amendment requires food companies to specify in advertising or on labels only substances and ingredients present in the product, thus forbidding to indicate the absence of ingredients and substances not […]
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MEP in bid to outlaw ‘free from’ labels
27 Feb 2018
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Obesity is a greater threat for millennials than cannabis. It’s absurd
26 Feb 2018
In the UK, seven out of 10 millennials are expected to be “overweight or obese” by their late 30s – compared with an already alarming half of baby-boomers. The well-documented burden on the NHS from type 2 diabetes alone will be crippling. It is therefore a legitimate concern of the state. Yet, the government continues […]
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Des OGM interdits découverts dans des aliments pour animaux
21 Feb 2018
Un vent de panique souffle sur la Commission européenne. Selon des documents officiels auquel Le Monde a eu accès, des produits destinés à l’alimentation animale ont été conçus en France à partir d’organismes génétiquement modifiés (OGM) non autorisés et distribués illégalement en Europe pour nourrir vaches et porcs. Révélé par Le Monde, ce cas montre une faille […]
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Are we poisoning our children with plastic?
20 Feb 2018
The chemical BPA is widely added to food and drink packaging, and more than 80% of teenagers have it in their bodies. But how dangerous is it? Read the full article on The Guardian here.
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Country of origin food labelling to be voluntary, but not always
12 Feb 2018
Euractiv
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SAFE slams dual origin labelling regulation
09 Feb 2018
EU Food Law
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In Sweeping War on Obesity, Chile Slays Tony the Tiger
07 Feb 2018
Facing skyrocketing rates of obesity, the Chilean government is waging war on unhealthy foods with a phalanx of marketing restrictions, mandatory packaging redesigns and labeling rules aimed at transforming the eating habits of 18 million people. New regulations require explicit labeling and limit the marketing of sugary foods to children. Read the full article on […]
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Indicazione di origine, Safe denuncia: “La Ue vuole cancellare l’obbligo”
06 Feb 2018
il Salvagente
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Report finds acrylamide in Italian chips
16 Jan 2018
Politico
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MEPs back down from EU bisphenol ban
12 Jan 2018
The European Parliament has shied away from demanding a full ban on bisphenol A, instead approving measures that will lower the amount of the chemical that can be part of food packaging. Read the full article on Euractiv here.
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Press release from SAFE – Too much acrylamide in chips?
12 Jan 2018
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Companies set to miss EU acrylamide targets
12 Jan 2018
Euractiv
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‘Alarming’ acrylamide levels in Italian crisps, strengthen calls for mandatory limits
12 Jan 2018
BakeryandSnacks
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Call for mandatory acrylamide limits after “alarming” levels found in Italian crisps
12 Jan 2018
EU Food Law
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EFSA consults on approach to free sugars assessment
11 Jan 2018
EU Food Law
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Public consultation: sugars in food
10 Jan 2018
EFSA is seeking feedback on the approach it plans to take for its upcoming assessment of dietary sugars. The aim of the assessment is to establish a cut-off value for intake of “free” sugars that is not associated with adverse health effects. Read more on EFSA’s website here.
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Jamie Oliver leads calls to ban energy drink sales to U16s
08 Jan 2018
Read the full article on Food Navigator here.
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Six member states call for glyphosate alternatives, exit plan
05 Jan 2018
Six member states that opposed the re-authorisation glyphosate, the world’s most commonly used weedkiller, sent a letter to the European Commission last month asking the EU executive to conduct a study and look into alternatives to the controversial substance. Read the full article on Euractiv here.
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New organic rules and animal welfare: Meeting social expectations or not?
04 Jan 2018
The EU organic logo brings certain guarantees about high standards of animal welfare, and EU institutions ought to show strong commitment to address weaknesses in regards to animal welfare rules, writes Olga Kikou. Read the full article on Euractiv here.
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Is Glyphosate safe? We have the right to know
16 Dec 2017
By Emilia Korkea-aho and Päivi Leino In November 2017, after a great deal of political maneuvering, the EU Member States decided to extend authorization for glyphosate, the world’s best-selling herbicide, for a period of five years. Eighteen Member States voted in favour of the extension, nine voted against and one abstained. The decision came following a lengthy […]
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Why sugar and why so much? WHO investigates the food industry’s sweet tooth
07 Dec 2017
It’s the ‘gold standard’ for sweetness, competitors use it and artificial sweeteners aren’t clean label. Unfortunately, there are more incentives to make sugary food in Europe than there are to avoid it, says a World Health Organisation (WHO) report, which offers six insights to create a healthier food system. Read the full article on Food […]
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Food (labeling) fights
04 Dec 2017
Calorie and ingredient labels for alcohol and labels indicating the amount of fat, salt, sugar and other things in food are at the center of controversy. Read the full article on politico here.
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The Future of Food and Farming – for a flexible, fair and sustainable Common Agricultural Policy
30 Nov 2017
Read the full press release from the European Commission on the Future of Food and Farming here.
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German vote swings EU decision on 5-year glyphosate renewal
28 Nov 2017
EU member states agreed on Monday (27 November) on a five-year renewal period for the controversial herbicide glyphosate, used by Monsanto in its Roundup product. The decision was taken by EU member states’ experts, with 18 votes in favour, nine against and one abstention. Read the full article on EuObserver website here.
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Member states approve new organic rules ahead of Parliament vote
22 Nov 2017
EU member states agreed on Monday (20 November) to a new set of rules for organic farming, simplifying the system and creating a level playing field for EU produce and imports. The European Parliament’s agriculture committee will vote on the rules on Wednesday. Read the full article on Euractiv here.
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MEPs demand glyphosate phase-out, with full ban by end 2022
24 Oct 2017
Parliament backed a full ban on glyphosate-based herbicides by December 2022 and immediate restrictions on the use of the substance, on Tuesday. Read the full article on Europa.eu here.
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Andriukaitis: ‘Enough’ with member states hiding behind the Commission on glyphosate
10 Oct 2017
The member states should stop hiding behind or even pointing the finger at the European Commission regarding the re-authorisation of the world’s most commonly used weedkiller, glyphosate, EU Commissioner for Health and Food Safety Vytenis Andriukaitis told EURACTIV.com. Read the full article on Euractiv here.
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MEPs reject Commission’s endocrine disruptor definition
09 Oct 2017
The European Commission will have to rewrite its definition of endocrine disruptors, after MEPs shot down the executive’s proposal in a vote in Strasbourg on Wednesday (4 October). EURACTIV’s partner Journal de l’Environment reports. Read the full article on Euractiv here.
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Endocrine disruptors: A guilty definition
04 Oct 2017
French socialist MEPs are defiant against the Commission’s “weak, superficial and incomplete” definition of endocrine disruptors, blaming it on French Ecology Minister Nicolas Hulot, and calling on the European Parliament to reject it on Wednesday 4 October. Read the full article on Euractiv here.
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Endocrine disruptors: Report exposes scale of contamination as Parliament vote looms
04 Oct 2017
More than one-third of all fruit consumed in the EU is contaminated with residues of endocrine disrupting pesticides, according to a study published on Tuesday (3 October), a day before MEPs vote on the European Commission’s controversial endocrine disruptor criteria. Read the full article on Euractiv here.
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Policymakers push for healthy eating choices at lunchtime
02 Oct 2017
It can be easy to make the wrong food choices during your lunch break. But policymakers are trying to make lunchtime a more satisfying, healthy experience for employees. Read the full article on Euractiv here.
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Food safety advocates speak out as MEP attacks acrylamide regulation
26 Sep 2017
Euractiv
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SAFE urges MEPs to back acrylamide law, reject veto
26 Sep 2017
EU Food Law
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EU report on weedkiller safety copied text from Monsanto study
19 Sep 2017
Exclusive: EU’s food safety watchdog recommended that glyphosate was safe but pages of report were identical to application from pesticide maker. Read the full article on The Guardian here.
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GMOs: EU court says states can’t ban them unless risks are proven
18 Sep 2017
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled on Wednesday (13 September) that member states cannot adopt emergency measures banning genetically modified organisms (GMOs) without evidence of a serious risk to health or the environment. But the ruling was surpassed by recent EU legislation and changes nothing. Read the full article on Euractiv here.
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VeganFest 2017: lo spettacolo continua!
10 Sep 2017
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Manufacturers to withdraw soft drinks from EU schools from 2018
06 Sep 2017
Euractiv
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Legislators push smallholders to the heart of smart farming talks
04 Sep 2017
Several EU lawmakers from the European Parliament’s agriculture committee expressed their concerns on Wednesday (30 August) about the introduction of new technologies in farming, claiming that it might put smallholders at risk. Read the full article on Euractiv here.
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EU health chief says all alcoholic beverages should be labelled
31 Aug 2017
The European Commission wants the industry’s expected alcohol labelling self-regulatory proposal to cover all alcoholic beverages in order to avoid confusion among consumers. Read the full article on Euractiv here.
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Netherlands finds second banned chemical on chicken farms as cost of scandal spirals
30 Aug 2017
The tainted eggs scandal deepened once again on Thursday (24 August), as Dutch Health Minister Edith Schippers said traces of a second banned insecticide had been found on Dutch poultry farms. Read the full article on EurActiv website here.
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Food industry upset over obligatory labelling of origin of pasta and rice
30 Aug 2017
Italy’s decision to impose mandatory labelling on pasta and rice packaging has triggered protests from the food industry, which has called on the European Commission to cancel the measure. Read the full article on EurActiv here.
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Italian pasta labels test limits of EU law
30 Aug 2017
A dispute over pasta is set to shape the future of the EU’s single market. Unsurprisingly for a battle over spaghetti, it was Italy that fired the first shot. Rome last week passed two laws demanding that all food producers label packs of pasta and rice to indicate what country the ingredients come from. Read the full […]
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EU adopts bill to reduce acrylamide in popular foods
19 Jul 2017
EU member countries today adopted legislation aimed at reducing the amount of acrylamide in popular foods such as bread, cereal and chips. Read the full article from Politico here.
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Endocrine disruptors: EU definition contains ‘too many exemptions and loopholes’
12 Jul 2017
After years in the pipeline, an EU-wide definition of endocrine disruptors was finally approved by member states on 4 July. But MEP Pascal Durand told EURACTIV’s partner Ouest-France he is concerned the definition does not respect the precautionary principle. Read the full article on Euractiv here.
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EU experts agree on criteria for endocrine disrupting chemicals in pesticides
12 Jul 2017
Experts from the 28 EU member states approved on Tuesday (4 July) a proposed list of criteria to identify endocrine disruptors in plant protection products – a move presented by the European Commission as a step towards a broader regulatory system for similar chemicals used in cosmetics, toys and food packaging. Read the full article […]
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New sugar content label unveiled by campaign group
07 Jul 2017
Just Food
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SAFE launches SugarControl nutrition claim label
30 Jun 2017
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Sugar-restricted diet hits certain cancers harder: Study
20 Jun 2017
A low-sugar diet may affect the speed at which certain cancer cells spread after a study finds some types rely more on sugar as an energy source than others do. Read the full article on Foodnavigator website here.
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Proposed “benchmark” acrylamide levels set to impose further food firm limits
20 Jun 2017
Measures to reduce acrylamide levels in food took a step forward as new draft proposals outline “benchmark” mandatory levels for the industry. Read the full article on Foodnavigator website here.
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‘Traffic light’ food labels gain momentum across Europe
20 Jun 2017
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Acrylamide content exceeds draft EU benchmark levels in many foods
19 Jun 2017
Levels of the carcinogenic contaminant acrylamide in many foods exceed planned EU benchmark levels, according to previously unpublished data from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). Read the full article here.
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Special Report- Regulating consumers?
19 Jun 2017
Euractiv
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Acrilammide, la UE riduce le dosi ma non fissa limiti di legge
14 Jun 2017
Il Test Salvagente
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Des experts européens ont sous-estimé des études sur les dangers du glyphosate
31 May 2017
Des études qui mettent en évidence le lien entre plusieurs cas de cancer et le glyphosate ont été sous-estimées par les agences d’expertise européennes. C’est ce que révèle Le Monde ce lundi soir. Le quotidien français cite une lettre de Christopher Portier, toxicologue et biostatisticien de renommée mondiale, adressée ce lundi au président de la […]
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Open letter urges WHO to take action on industrial animal farming
29 May 2017
Margaret Chan, the Director-General of WHO, spoke at last year’s World Health Assembly (WHA) to call for action from the international community on three “slow motion disasters” that she expected would soon “reach a tipping point where the harm done is irreversible.”1 These issues are climate change, antibiotic resistance, and the rise of non-communicable diseases. […]
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Food waste: the problem in the EU in numbers
15 May 2017
Some 88 million tonnes of food are wasted in the EU every year, equivalent to 173 kilos per person. Not only is this a waste or resources, it also contributes to climate change. Parliament is working on new measures to cut food waste in the EU by 50%. Check out our infographic to find out […]
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SAFE Sugar Label
01 May 2017
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Pesticide residues detected in almost all European foods
24 Apr 2017
More than 97% of European food products contain pesticide residues, according to analyses carried out by the EU’s national authorities. EURACTIV’s partner Journal de l’Environnement reports. The European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) annual compilation of results from studies across the EU on the presence of pesticides in food products held no surprises. Of the 84,341 […]
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Parliament calls for mandatory EU-wide food waste targets by 2020
13 Apr 2017
EU lawmakers today (11 April) urged the European Commission to set binding EU-wide food waste reduction targets by 2020, to be met by 2025 and 2030. The European Parliament’s Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) today voted unanimously in favor of an own-initiative report entitled Resource efficiency: reducing food waste, improving food […]
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E621, E171: pourquoi certains additifs sont bannis de nos aliments
12 Apr 2017
Les distributeurs font pression sur leurs fournisseurs pour éviter des additifs potentiellement dangereux dans la composition de leurs produits. Le groupe Carrefour en a ainsi éliminé 60. Article complet en français sur le site de Le Soir accessible ici.
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Cancer warning over posh crisps as study shows they contain three times recommended levels of acrylamide
06 Apr 2017
Eating crisps could cause cancer, a study by government-backed scientists has found, as they contain high levels of acrylamide, a known carcinogen. Tests conducted by Fera Science on behalf of campaign group Changing Markets, found t he highest levels of the chemical were found in Tyrells “Sweet Potato Lightly Salted” crisps, which contained more than […]
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Sugar is described as the new tobacco as doctors say food industry is killing us with overdose of sweetness
04 Apr 2017
Food giants are being told to cut the amount of sugar in their products because it has become the ‘new tobacco’. Doctors and academics say that levels must be reduced by up to 30 per cent to halt a wave of disease and death. They pointed out that even zero-fat yoghurts can contain five teaspoons […]
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Brussels urges full ban on pesticides suspected of killing bees
27 Mar 2017
The European Commission has proposed a full ban on pesticide substances suspected of having a negative impact on bee colonies in the EU, inflicting a major upset on two of the world’s largest agri-chemical businesses. Read the full article on Politico website here.
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Glyphosate and the crucial battle for independent science
27 Mar 2017
At its core, the political battle for transparency about the herbicide glyphosate is actually a battle for independent science and for the transparent and democratic functioning of the EU institutions, write five Greens/EFA MEPs. Read full article on EurActiv website here.
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Commission: Technology will make farming more transparent to consumers
24 Mar 2017
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EFSA to advise on added sugar intake
24 Mar 2017
EU Food Law
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Commissioner slams child adverts for sugary products
24 Mar 2017
EU Food Law
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Andriukaitis defends better regulation brake on legislation
24 Mar 2017
EU Food Law
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Acrylamide law set for june vote
22 Mar 2017
EU Food Law
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Ensuring Safe and Healthy Food for All Consumers – Annual Conference of Safe Food Advocacy Europe – Brussels – 21 march 2017
21 Mar 2017
European Commission
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Commission seeks to advance with binding acrylamide targets
21 Mar 2017
Politico
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Romanian MEP: EU needs food quality agency
13 Mar 2017
Food quality in Western Europe can differ greatly to what Central and Eastern European shops stock on their shelves. S&D group MEP Daciana Sârbu spoke to EURACTIV Romania about the issue and promoting local produce. Read the full article on EurActiv website here.
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France enforces ban on unlimited fizzy drinks in crackdown on obesity
07 Mar 2017
Restaurants in France face prosecution starting today if they offer unlimited soda drinks to customers in the latest Gallic crackdown on obesity. France had already slapped a tax on sweet drinks in 2012. Now, a new decree makes it illegal to sell unlimited amounts of drinks with sugar or sweetener at a fixed price or for […]
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La Lorenzin si arrende: “Non verrà prorogato l’uso del glifosato”
03 Mar 2017
Il Test Salvagente
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Italy will issue no more waivers on POE-tallowamine pesticides
02 Mar 2017
Politico
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SAFE is working on a commercial video
01 Mar 2017
EU Food Policy
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NGO pleaded with Health Commissioner to include legal limits for acrylamide in food
01 Mar 2017
EU Food Policy
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Involving NGOs and consumer groups in the expert panels of EFSA
01 Mar 2017
EU Food Policy
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Civil society steps into the fight rising obesity
01 Mar 2017
EU Observer
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EU urges member states to target childhood obesity in schools
27 Feb 2017
Faced with alarming childhood obesity cases, the European Commission is calling on member states to take action in the procurement of healthy food for schools. A report released by the Maltese Presidency and the European Commission on Wednesday (22 February) says that childhood obesity should be tackled at an early stage and that schools can […]
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Fifteen percent of Brussels’ friteries surveyed selling potato fries with high levels of known carcinogen
27 Feb 2017
A snapshot survey of potato fries sold in twenty Brussels friteries has discovered three samples with levels of acrylamide, a known carcinogen, above the EU benchmark. A joint investigation conducted by Changing Markets and local news brand BRUZZ into the levels of acrylamide found that 15 percent of the Brussels establishments surveyed were selling potato […]
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Nestlé pledges 18,000-tonne sugar cut in Europe by 2020
24 Feb 2017
EU Food Law
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MEPS demand EU vegan and vegetarian labelling rules
24 Feb 2017
EU Food Law
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Un cancérogène détecté à “un niveau supérieur” dans des biscuits Nestlé pour bébés: L’entreprise réagit
21 Feb 2017
De l’acrylamide, une substance cancérogène, a été retrouvée à un niveau supérieur aux indications européennes dans des biscuits pour bébés de marque Nestlé vendus en France, et à des niveaux proches de ce seuil dans deux autres produits, selon la fondation Changing Markets. Lire l’article complet de La Libre ici.
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Baby biscuits with high levels of known carcinogen found on sale in France
20 Feb 2017
A snapshot survey of a range of biscuits and rusks for babies and infants on sale in France shows that products with high levels of acrylamide, a known carcinogen, continue to be placed on the market. Recently, several similar products sold in Croatia, Hungary, Slovakia, Slovenia and Bulgaria were recalled from the market due to […]
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Italy urged to follow through with ban on glyphosate co-formulant
14 Feb 2017
EurActiv
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SAFEfoodadvocacy has welcomed the European Commission’s announcement
14 Feb 2017
EU Food Policy
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20 EU countries continue to sell banned pesticide additive
14 Feb 2017
Politico
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Commission to set maximum acrylamide levels in ready-to-eat foods
10 Feb 2017
The European Commission plans to set maximum levels for acrylamide in ready-to-eat foods such as baby foods, crisps and breakfast cereals. Read the full article on BakeryAndSnacks website here.
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SAFE e Pan Italia diffidano la Lorenzin: “Stop alla proroga sul glifosato”
10 Feb 2017
Il Salvagente Test
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Warning acrylamide law will be “counterproductive”
10 Feb 2017
EU Food Law
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Acrilammide ora la Ue non esclude limiti di legge per patatine e corn flakes
10 Feb 2017
Il Test Salvagente
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Commission to set binding acrylamide limit on RTE foods
08 Feb 2017
EU Food Law
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Food additive E171: first findings of oral exposure to titanium dioxide nanoparticles
24 Jan 2017
Researchers from INRA and their partners have studied the effects of oral exposure to titanium dioxide, an additive (E171) commonly used in foodstuffs, especially confectionary. They have shown for the first time that E171 crosses the intestinal barrier in animals and reaches other parts of the body. Read the full research on INRA website here.
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Monsanto’s Roundup linked to liver disease, study says
12 Jan 2017
A new study has found that low-dose and long-term exposure to Monsanto’s weed killer Roundup causes liver disease in female rats. Read the full article on EurActiv website. Read the study published on nature.com here.
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Medical community alarmed by global rise in diabetes cases
15 Dec 2016
The rise of diabetes is causing avoidable deaths and imposing substantial costs on ailing healthcare systems. Alarmed, lawmakers are attempting to improve prevention and get the emerging pandemic under control. Read the full article on EurActive website.
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‘TTIP may come back from the dead,’ warns expert
12 Dec 2016
Opposition to the EU’s transatlantic trade deals is alive and well. According to activists, TTIP is far from dead and CETA can still be stopped. The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) may have looked dead and buried, but this is far from certain. This was the concern expressed by a group of NGOs at […]
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Acrilamide, così l’industria alimentare non vuole limiti
23 Nov 2016
Il Salvagente Test
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NGOs: Commission’s acrylamide regulation has ‘wrong’ legal basis
22 Nov 2016
Food and consumer organisations claim that the European Commission’s draft regulation on acrylamide is based on a wrong regulation and this has a direct effect on the lack of maximum levels, EurActiv.com has learned. Read the full article on EurActive website.
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NGOs: Commission’s acrylamide regulation has ‘wrong’ legal basis
22 Nov 2016
EurActiv
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Warning draft acrylamide law on dodgy legal ground
22 Nov 2016
Eu Food Law
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Critics hammer Commission’s draft acrylamide regulation
21 Nov 2016
Food Navigator
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Food activists say legal flaw could scupper acrylamide bill
21 Nov 2016
Politico
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Taking care of your health? Contributing to international initiatives
17 Nov 2016
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Acrylamide proposals strengthened in new draft
11 Nov 2016
The European Commission has moved to strengthen proposed new regulations on acrylamide, but the amendments are unlikely to be enough to appease campaigners. Read the full article on Food Navigator.
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Slow Food address EU Commissioner over meat promotion
10 Nov 2016
Following the recent declarations of Phil Hogan, European Agriculture Commissioner, announcing his plan to allocate 15 million dollars a year to promote meat consumption in Europe, plus another 4 million starting next year to open new markets for European beef abroad, Slow Food has decided to take the lead of a broader coalition of organizations […]
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Acrylamide proposals strengthened in new draft
10 Nov 2016
Food Navigator
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Slow Food address EU Commissioner over meat promotion
10 Nov 2016
The Italian Insider
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Commission pushes vote on acrylamide safety into 2017
08 Nov 2016
EurActiv
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Health risks of materials in contact with food: tighter EU safety rules needed
21 Oct 2016
EU-wide safety rules are needed for more materials in contact with food, such as those used in packaging, kitchen utensils and tableware, say MEPs in a non-binding resolution voted on Thursday. They note that only some of these materials, such as plastics and ceramics, have been fully tested for safety for human health. Others, including […]
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Acrylamide: la Belgique demande plus de sévérité
19 Oct 2016
Le Soir
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Bisphenol A: new immune system evidence useful but limited
14 Oct 2016
New data confirm EFSA’s previous conclusion that bisphenol A (BPA) might affect the immune system in animals, but the evidence is too limited to draw any conclusions for human health. Following a request from the Dutch Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport, EFSA’s experts reviewed two studies by Ménard et al. (unpublished at the time […]
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Sign the petition to reduce acrylamide in our food
14 Oct 2016
Promiseland
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Politico: Food activists attack new EU rules on cancer-causing chemical
29 Sep 2016
Newly proposed EU rules on an obscure carcinogen found in everything from chips to coffee have sparked a battle between health campaigners and lobbyists representing companies such as McDonald’s and Burger King. At the heart of the standoff are the targets proposed by the European Commission on how much acrylamide is acceptable in foods such […]
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Food activists attack new EU rules on cancer-causing chemical
28 Sep 2016
Politico
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NGOs fury over Commission draft proposals on acrylamide
27 Sep 2016
EU Food Policy
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European Commission wants to delegate acrylamide control to food industry
20 Sep 2016
Corporate Europe Observatory
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Open Letter to Commissioner Vytenis Andriukaitis and First Vice-President Frans Timmermans on the Commission Draft Regulation on the application of codes of good practice to reduce the presence of acrylamide in food
16 Sep 2016
SAFE- safe food advocacy Europe, CEO – Corporate Europe Observatory and WeMove.EU welcome the much-needed initiative of DG SANTE to adopt measures to reduce the levels of acrylamide in food. However, we believe that the Draft Regulation developed by DG SANTE will not reduce the presence of acrylamide in food and, worse, may prevent individual […]
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Endocrine disruptors: science is more potent than politics
14 Sep 2016
A large group of scientists from across various sectors are supporting an appeal to the European Commission regarding its proposed regulation to establish criteria for identifying endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs). Read more on Euractiv’s website.
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Paris to tackle obesity with junk food tax
06 Sep 2016
France is raising the tax on all high calorie foods in an attempt to tackle its increasing weight problem. According to the ObEpi-Roche 2012 survey, 32.3% of French citizens are overweight, with 15% classified as obese. While the country performs better than may other OECD members in this regard, the situation is steadily getting worse. […]
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UNEP: Assessing the environmental impacts of consumption and production
12 Jul 2016
“What do I do first?” It is a simple question, but for decision-makers trying to determine how they can make a meaningful contribution to sustainable consumption and production the answer is more complex. Today’s environmental debate highlights many priority issues. In the climate change discussions, energy production and mobility are in the spotlight, but when […]
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European Commission to extend glyphosate license for 18 months
28 Jun 2016
The European Commission is extending by 18 months its approval for weed-killer glyphosate, used in Monsanto’s Roundup, Health Commissioner Vytenis Andriukaitis said on Tuesday. Contradictory findings on carcinogenic risks have thrust the chemical into the center of a dispute between EU and U.S. politicians, regulators and researchers. Read more at REUTERS.
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EFSA: Chemical mixtures – debating the issues
15 Jun 2016
Researchers, scientists, stakeholders and policymakers from around the world gathered recently to discuss issues surrounding the risk assessment of chemical mixtures in Europe. Read more here on EFSA’s website.
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Vast majority of MEPs demand legislation on origin labelling
13 May 2016
EU politicians have upped pressure – once again – on the European Commission to bring in mandatory country of origin labelling (COOL) for lightly processed meat and dairy products in a vote yesterday. Read more here.
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UK obesity soars as government inaction ‘disappoints’ campaigners and industry
03 May 2016
Levels of obesity in the UK have almost doubled since the early 1990s, with 58% of women and 65% of men overweight or obese. Obesity-related hospital admissions for children have almost doubled in the past 10 years, which makes the government’s failure to take action a “huge tragedy”. Click here to read more.
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Greenpeace to publish 248 pages of TTIP leaks
02 May 2016
Greenpeace said yesterday (1 May) it was in possession of leaked documents showing that a planned huge free trade deal between the United States and the European Union poses “major risks for climate, environment and consumer safety”. Read more here.
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Food safety watchdog won’t discuss funding shortfall with Health Commissioner
27 Apr 2016
The EU’s food safety watchdog faces a funding shortfall over the next five years but will not discuss the issue with Health Commissioner Vytenis Andriukaitis when he visits its Parma headquarters for the first time today (27 April). Read more here.
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EFSA wants to review the chemical BPA, again
27 Apr 2016
A new report on the chemical compound Bisphenol A (BPA) has forced the EFSA, the EU’s food safety watchdog, to review the effects of the chemical on human health once more. Read more here.
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Dutch voters now demanding referendum on TTIP
15 Apr 2016
EXCLUSIVE / Dutch voters want a referendum on the TransAtlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), throwing into doubt the future of the US-EU free trade deal, nine days after the country’s ‘no’ vote in a plebiscite on an EU-Ukraine association agreement. Read more here.
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Endocrine disruptors’ link to infertility confirmed
11 Apr 2016
More and more women are finding it difficult to get pregnant, with mounting evidence suggesting chemicals used in plasticisers and pesticides are responsible. The consequences are estimated to cost the EU €1.4 billion per year. EurActiv Germany reports. Read more here.
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Obesity on the rise, WHO targets in jeopardy
04 Apr 2016
Obesity is on the rise globally and current trends suggest that health targets are in danger of not being met, according to a new study. EurActiv Germany reports.
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ECJ rules against pro-sugar advertising
18 Mar 2016
Should companies such as German firm Dextro Energy be allowed to advertise the sugar content of their products in order to promote physical performance-enhancing qualities? The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has said no. EurActiv Germany reports.
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Brussels promises hormone disruptors definition ‘by this summer’
04 Mar 2016
The European Commission has responded to criticism over its weaknesses on health and food safety with a series of goodwill gestures on hormone disruptors and glyphosate during a visit in Paris. EurActiv France reports.
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Negotiators aim to sign TTIP this year
27 Feb 2016
Negotiators on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) claimed on Friday (26 February) that they were making progress towards reaching an accord by the end of the year as they completed the latest round of talks. Read more here at Euractiv.
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Ombudsman criticises Commission’s handling of pesticides
24 Feb 2016
European Ombudsman Emily O’Reilly has strongly criticised the European Commission’s regulation of pesticides. In early 2013, O’Reilly’s predecessor, Nikiforos Diamandouros, was contacted by Pesticide Action Network (PAN) Europe and Générations Futures regarding the Commission’s approach towards pesticides. In particular, its granting of authorisation even in lieu of all the necessary data relating to security, the […]
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CAP and animal welfare: Simply incompatible
23 Feb 2016
Livestock production has been at the centre of the intensification in agriculture brought by Europe’s Common Agriculture Policy (CAP), writes Olga Kikou. These policies have put farmers under pressure, and created conditions for overproduction, she says. Olga Kikou is European affairs manager for Compassion in World Farming (CIWF), an international NGO working on the welfare […]
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Study: Reducing meat and dairy consumption required to meet climate goals
23 Feb 2016
Europeans need to eat less beef and consume less dairy products in order to reach the EU’s climate goals, according to a new study by Swedish researchers. Deep cuts in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from agricultural production will be required in the EU if member states are to meet the 2 °C climate target set by […]
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Draft guidance on applications for novel foods and traditional foods from third countries: public consultation and stakeholder meeting
19 Feb 2016
EFSA has launched a public consultation on two draft guidance documents in the area of novel foods. EFSA developed the documents following the adoption in November 2015 of the EU Regulation on novel foods. Read more here.
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GMOs and pesticides could be tolerated in organic food under new EU rules
12 Feb 2016
MEPs have voted not to strip organic agricultural products of their certification if they are contaminated with GMOs or pesticides, as the majority of cases of contamination are accidental. EurActiv’s partner Journal de l’Environnement reports, read more here.
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MEPs object to three GM soybean authorisations
03 Feb 2016
The EU Commission should not authorize the use of glyphosate-tolerant GM soybeans in food and feed, said Parliament on Wednesday. MEPs note that glyphosate, a herbicide, is classified as “probably carcinogenic” by the World Health Organisation (WHO), and that GMOs are being authorized in the EU without the support of member states. Click here to […]
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EFSA: Food contact materials – building on scientific developments
28 Jan 2016
EFSA’s experts recommend refining the safety assessment of substances used in food contact materials, including the introduction of a more comprehensive approach to estimate consumer exposure, particularly for infants and toddlers. In the future, EFSA intends to update the Guidance on data requirements for the evaluation of these substances. Click here to read the whole […]
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Eating less meat will save the planet, study says
28 Jan 2016
Euractiv – The overconsumption of meat will inevitably push global temperatures to dangerous levels, a recent study has warned, urging reluctant governments to take action. Click here to read more.
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Baby food: “Let’s boot out excess sugar, babies are sweet enough already”
28 Jan 2016
MEPs have forced the European Commission back to the drawing board after rejecting its plans that would have allowed baby food to continue to contain up to three times more sugar than is recommended by the World Health Organization. UK Green MEP Keith Taylor, who drafted the resolution to turn down the plans, explained: “Obesity […]
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EFSA: Pesticides – breakthrough on cumulative risk assessment
27 Jan 2016
EFSA and its European partners have taken a major step forward in their work on assessing the cumulative risks from exposure to pesticides. A software tool has been developed for carrying out exposure assessments of multiple pesticides. In a pilot study, consumer exposure assessments are now being performed with the tool on groups of pesticides […]
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EU food safety watchdog hits back at scientists in glyphosate spat
13 Jan 2016
The head of Europe’s food safety watchdog has written to a group of nearly 100 senior scientists strongly rejecting their criticisms in an ongoing row about the safety of weed-killer ingredient glyphosate. Read more in this article by Euractiv.
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Glyphosate: EFSA responds to critics
13 Jan 2016
EFSA has replied to criticism of the EU assessment of glyphosate that was overseen by the Authority last year. Read their reply here.
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TTIP: The downfall of EU agriculture?
11 Jan 2016
A new study has concluded that TTIP threatens to completely change the way small and medium sized farms operate, through the use of more genetic engineering and more hormone-treated meat. EurActiv Germany reports.
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EU aims to crack down on unsustainable palm oil and illegal logging
10 Dec 2015
In the next five years, the major European players, including Germany, want palm oil production to become 100% sustainable and to see an end to illegal logging. EurActiv Germany reports.
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USA: Big Food aims to kill mandatory GMO labels before year’s end
09 Dec 2015
Food makers want the US Senate to pass a bill that would make labeling voluntary and supersede state-level laws. There’s no doubt about it: The food industry is counting on you to be distracted at this busy time of year, what with all those visions of sugarplums, etc., as it tries to make a stealth […]
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Jeremy Rifkin: ‘Number two cause of global warming emissions? Animal husbandry’
09 Dec 2015
An estimated 40% of all the agricultural land in the world today is used to grow feed grains for beef production, a trend that is set to worsen with the rise of the middle class in Asia, warns Jeremy Rifkin. Click here to read the full article at Euractiv.
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Agriculture Secretary: Geographic protection ‘not an easy issue’ in TTIP
02 Dec 2015
Tom Vilsack, the United States Secretary of Agriculture, said that Washington “respects” Europe’s claim for geographic protection of food in the transatlantic trade talks. But he said this should not prevent similar US products from being marketed under brands used on the American market. Read more here.
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SAFE Vegan and Vegetarian Working Group: new EU legislation for European consumers
01 Dec 2015
SAFE – EUROPEAN VEGAN AND VEGETARIAN WORKING GROUP: While the number of people declaring themselves vegan or vegetarians continues to rise across the European Union, the related legislative framework remains unclear and allows for misleading information on labels to confuse consumers. Along with national vegan and vegetarian associations, as well as some members of the […]
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EU scientists advise higher safety limits on glyphosate weedkiller
12 Nov 2015
Glyphosate is unlikely to cause cancer in humans, according to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), which proposed higher limits on Thursday (12 November) on the amount of residue of the weedkiller deemed safe for humans to consume. Click here to read the full article.
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Parliament rejects national GMO bans proposal
28 Oct 2015
A draft EU law that would enable any EU member state to restrict or prohibit the sale and use of EU-approved GMO food or feed on its territory was rejected by the European Parliament on Wednesday. Members are concerned that the law might prove unworkable or that it could lead to the reintroduction of border […]
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EU agri-food industries draw ‘red lines’ in TTIP battle
16 Oct 2015
European agri-food business organisations have drawn their “red lines” ahead of the eleventh round of EU-US trade talks taking place next week, expressing serious concerns over access to the US market for their products. Read the full Euractive article here.
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Call for a legislative limit for the amount of industrially produced trans-fats in foods
15 Oct 2015
BEUC, CPME, EHN, EPHA, Kellogg Company, Mars, Mondelēz and Nestlé are concerned about the health effects of trans fats from partially hydrogenated oils. There’s an important evidence base on the adverse health effects of consuming trans fats, notably by increasing the risk of heart attacks or heart disease. Read more in their open letter.
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Animal welfare at heart of European organic farming proposals
07 Oct 2015
Organic farming standards across Europe could be tightened up with a greater emphasis on animal welfare when the European Parliament’s Agriculture Committee meets on 13 October to discuss proposed amendments to existing regulations. An article by Chloe Ryan at GlobalMeatNews
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Commission’s proposal for stricter thresholds in organic farming opposed
07 Oct 2015
The European Commission is considering stricter pesticide limits for organic products. The organic sector and the European Parliament are not in agreement. Read more here.
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Hormone disrupters found in two thirds of French lettuce
25 Sep 2015
An investigation has found that the majority of French lettuce contains traces of hormone disrupting chemicals, some of which are banned. Journal de l’Environnement reports. Click here to read more.
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EU court ruling toughens regulations on chemicals of ‘very high concern’
14 Sep 2015
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruled on 10 September to strengthen the obligations of manufacturers to declare the presence of ‘substances of very high concern’ in their products. Journal de l’Environnement reports. Click here to read more.
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European Parliament: Victory for cloning opponents
12 Sep 2015
MEPs supported the total ban on cloning farm animals in Europe and on the import of cloned food and feed. Source: EP
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Cloning vote splits EC and European Parliament
08 Sep 2015
The European Commission (EC) has attacked the European Parliament’s vote (8 September 2015) to completely ban use of cloned animals and their descendants for domestic and imported food across the EU. Read more here.
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Cloning for food: MEPs vote on plans to ban the practice
07 Sep 2015
Should cloning for food be banned because of animal welfare concerns? On Tuesday 8 September MEPs debate and vote on amendments to a European Commission proposal to ban the cloning of farm animals in the EU. The MEPs in charge of steering the plans through Parliament support the ban, but want to add provisions on […]
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France boosts efforts to tackle food waste
31 Aug 2015
France’s Minister for Ecology, Ségolène Royale, has obtained a series of commitments from French supermarket chains to limit food waste. She also hopes to change the EU’s expiry date system for certain foods. EurActiv France reports. Read more here.
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Germany initiates move to ban GMO crops
25 Aug 2015
Germany has instigated a move to stop the growing of genetically modified crops under new European Union rules, according to official documents. Read more here.
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EU wastes tonnes of food, and UK is the worst offender
13 Aug 2015
The European Union wastes about 22 million tonnes of food a year and Britain wastes the most, according to a study by European Commission-backed researchers. Read more here.
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British lawmakers demand action from Juncker on food waste
24 Jul 2015
The House of Lords, along with 16 member states, sent a letter to Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker on 22 July demanding that the EU crack down on food waste. Read the Euractiv article here.
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Minister Coveney: Common Agricultural Policy simplification will ease the burden on farmers
20 Jul 2015
Simon Coveney, Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, was a lead negotiator of the 2014-2020 Common Agricultural Policy during his country’s EU presidency in the first half of 2013. Click here to read his interview with Euractiv.
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GMO imports: MEPs object to draft law allowing national bans, call for plan B
16 Jul 2015
A draft EU law that would enable any member state to restrict or prohibit the use of EU-approved GMO food or feed on its territory was strongly opposed by MEPs from all political groups in a debate on 15 July 2015. Members were concerned that the draft did not include an impact assessment, that member […]
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Foodwatch boss: ‘Europeans will not stomach TTIP anymore’
03 Jul 2015
The EU-US free trade agreement, TTIP, is a big lie, says Thilo Bode, the director of the NGO Foodwatch, discussing his latest book on the transatlantic trade deal. Click here to read the article at Euractiv.
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Dossier: GMO cultivation in Europe – A decade of legal battles
03 Jul 2015
The European Union has agreed on a new approach to the cultivation of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) which allows member states to ban or restrict GMOs in their territory. The agreement should mark the end of a decade of legal problems, but in the context of ongoing EU-US free trade negotiations, vocal GMO opposition from […]
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WHO re-classifies Agent Orange herbicide as ‘carcinogenic’
30 Jun 2015
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified the common herbicide 2.4-Dichlorophenoxyacet acid as “possibly carcinogenic to humans”. Read EurActiv France report here.
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EP: Consideration of plenary amendments on TTIP
25 Jun 2015
[25-06-2015] During extraordinary meeting on 29 June, INTA will consider the plenary amendments and related requests, for split and separate votes, that were tabled to the report containing recommendations of the European Parliament to the Commission for the negotiations for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership Agreement (TTIP), (A8-0175/2015). In a procedure under Rule 175, […]
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EuroparlTV: Cloned animals – would you eat them?
22 Jun 2015
In Europe, cloned animals haven’t made their way into the food supply chain – yet – but they’re not banned from it either. EU legislation on cloning is proving a hard nut to crack. Click here to watch the video.
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Ban not just animal cloning, but cloned food, feed and imports too, say MEPs
18 Jun 2015
EP Press release – Agriculture / Public health A draft law to ban the cloning of all farm animals, their descendants and products derived from them, including imports, in the EU was voted by the Environment and Agriculture committees on Wednesday. MEPs beefed up the European Commission’s initial proposal, citing high mortality rates at all […]
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Circular economy: “systemic change” needed to address resource scarcity
17 Jun 2015
European Parliament Press release – Environment Binding waste-reduction targets, revamped ecodesign legislation and measures to break the link between growth and the use of natural resources are the chief demands set out in a resolution passed on 17 June by environment MEPs,who call on the Commission to table new legislation by the end of 2015. Click here […]
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EP vote and debate on TTIP recommendations postponed: what’s next?
11 Jun 2015
The debate and vote on Parliament’s recommendations on the ongoing Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) negotiations were postponed because of the high number of amendments tabled. What does this mean and what happens next? Click here for an explaining video. And read more on the EP’s website.
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New experts join EFSA’s Scientific Committee and Panels
08 Jun 2015
EFSA has renewed the memberships of eight of its scientific Panels and its Scientific Committee, boosting its scientific excellence with a new intake of experts. The 167 scientists – about half of whom are joining EFSA for the first time – will start their three-year term on 1 July 2015. Their CVs and declarations of […]
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EFSA: Acrylamide in food is a public health concern
05 Jun 2015
Following a comprehensive review, EFSA has published its scientific opinion on acrylamide in food. Experts from EFSA’s Panel on Contaminants in the Food Chain (CONTAM) have reconfirmed previous evaluations that acrylamide in food potentially increases the risk of developing cancer for consumers in all age groups. This conclusion has not changed since the draft opinion […]
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Animal health: “The principle is the same whether you are taking care of a dog, a cat or 3,000 pigs”
02 Jun 2015
A proposal to streamline and simplify complicated animal health rules in the EU was informally agreed by MEPs, the European Commission and the national governments on 1 June. Marit Paulsen, the Parliament’s lead negotiator, described the result as “fantastic”: “Its most important principle is to prevent rather than to cure.” We talked to Paulsen, who […]
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MEPs want healthier eating habits in school
28 May 2015
A majority of MEPs on Wednesday (27 May) backed the Commission’s proposals for the EU’s merged fruit and milk scheme in schools, in order to promote healthier eating habits among young people. Read the full article here.
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European Commission and chemicals lobby deny delaying tactics over hormone disruptors
21 May 2015
The European Commission and the chemicals industry have rejected claims, revealed by leaked emails in a new NGO report, that they actively sought to slow down work on the definition of criteria for regulating hormone disrupting chemicals. Read the full article at Euractiv.
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Standards to better inform about food security decisions
20 May 2015
In the context of Expo Milano 2015, on 20 May 2015, the JRC and the European Commission’s Directorate-General for International Cooperation and Development host participating agencies of the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), a global initiative which provides common scale for classifying food insecurity situations. Find here more on the European Commission’s website.
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German states call for ban on household pesticide
12 May 2015
Germany’s state consumer protection ministers are calling for an EU-wide ban on the leading global pesticide Glyphosat, after it was categorised as carcinogenic by the WHO. However, the federal government sees no need for action. Click here to read the full report by EurActiv Germany.
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Regulators urged to promote trust in Europe’s food chain
11 May 2015
As the agricultural sector faces mounting pressure to raise production, consumer trust in the safety of the food supply chain has been eroding, a European Commission official warned. Click here to read Euractiv’s special report.
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US to open TTIP “reading rooms” across EU
29 Apr 2015
The US government will open “reading rooms” in its embassies across the European Union, so that national politicians can read secret documents related to the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). Read more at Euractiv.
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Germany sceptical of national import ban on GM foods
24 Apr 2015
Despite overwhelming public disapproval of genetically modified crops, the Merkel government is reluctant to prohibit imports of GM soy and corn. Read the report by EurActiv Germany here.
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EU proposal on GMO food criticised by Greenpeace, industry
22 Apr 2015
The European Commission’s proposed new rules on the approval of food derived from genetically-modified organisms (GMOs), published on Wednesday (22 April), have immediately attracted criticism from both environment NGOs and the agribusiness sector. Read more at Euractiv.
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Officials accuse Timmermans of delaying EU health, food safety rules
22 Apr 2015
A growing number of officials in the European Commission’s health unit are complaining that health and food safety legislation is being delayed due to slow decision-making from Frans Timmermans, the Commission’s First Vice-President in charge of Better Regulation. Read more at Euractiv.
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Ombudsman: EU must interrogate US over TTIP transparency
21 Apr 2015
The United States’ resistance to greater transparency in the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) talks, poses a problem to a European Commission that must answer demands for more openness from civil society if it is to seal the trade deal, the European Ombudsman has told EurActiv in an exclusive interview. Emily O’Reilly is the […]
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Opinion: What will EU parliamentarians vote on TTIP?
20 Apr 2015
If EPP members are mobilised, and a small number of S&D MEPs break the group line (or simply don’t vote), then a narrow majority may push through a softened ISDS, writes Doru Frantescu. Doru Frantescu is director and co-founder of VoteWatch Europe. This article was first published on Votewatch on 16 April.
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EFSA: Chemicals in Food – Establishing safe levels
17 Apr 2015
Video by EFSA: Our bodies, our environment and our food are all made up of chemicals. Most of the chemicals in food are harmless or even beneficial such nutrients like proteins, fats and fibre. However, some chemicals in food can pose a risk if we are overexposed to them. That is why scientists establish ‘health-based […]
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European Commission clarifies new GMO import rules
16 Apr 2015
An internal document seen by EurActiv discloses Commission plans to give member states the final say on whether or not to accept GMO imports. EurActiv France reports. Click here to read the article.
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MEPs want health excluded from TTIP talks
16 Apr 2015
On 14 April, Members of the Parliament’s Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) voted in favour of an opinion which calls for five health-related areas to be excluded from the Transatlantic Trade and Investment partnership (TTIP) negotiations between the EU and the United States. Read more at Euractiv.
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Agriculture poses immense threat to environment, German study says
10 Apr 2015
Conventional agriculture is causing enormous environmental damage in Germany, warns a study by the country’s Federal Environment Agency, saying a transition to organic farming and stricter regulation is urgently needed. EurActiv Germany reports. Click here to read the article.
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Commission prepares minimal reform of GMO imports
09 Apr 2015
The European executive plans to present a new legal framework for GMO imports by the end of the month. Member states could be given the final say over imports, a possibility that disappoints environmentalists. Click here to read the report by EurActiv France.
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UN cancer agency issues warning about five pesticides
23 Mar 2015
The UN’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) said Friday (20 March) that three pesticides were “probably” carcinogenic and two others, which have already been outlawed or restricted, were “possibly” so. More at Euractiv.com
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Euractiv: EU to step up TTIP communication efforts
16 Mar 2015
European leaders want to step up communication efforts around the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, the EU-US trade talks that have been marred by controversy. Click here to read more at Euractiv.
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EFSA: Over 97% of foods in EU contain pesticide residues within legal limits
12 Mar 2015
More than 97% of food samples evaluated by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) contain pesticide residue levels that fall within legal limits, with just under 55% of samples free of detectable traces of these chemicals. The findings are part of EFSA’s 2013 annual report on pesticide residues in food, which includes the results for […]
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MEPs to grill Commission over delays in tackling hormone-disrupting chemicals
09 Mar 2015
Plenary sessions : Growing worries that endocrine disruptors can damage your health will be raised in MEPs questions to health Commissioner Vytenis Andriukaitis on Monday, 9 March, at 19.00. Scientists link these chemicals, present in many everyday products, to a rise in foetal and genital abnormalities, cancer and infertility. MEPs will ask the Commission to […]
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Video: MEPs & NGOs at odds over effect of Europe’s GMO stance on developing world
28 Feb 2015
It took Europe three years to break the deadlock on Genetically Modified Organisms. The European Parliament decided last month to give member states the choice to ban or allow the cultivation of GM crops. A video by Euractiv
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Euractiv: Parliament divided over meat labels
10 Feb 2015
Most of the parties in the European Parliament want to see stricter labeling of the meat used in ready meals, but the implementation costs remain uncertain. EurActiv France reports. Click here to read more.
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Euractiv: ‘Suppressed’ EU report could have banned pesticides worth billions
09 Feb 2015
As many as 31 pesticides with a value running into billions of pounds could have been banned because of potential health risks, if a blocked EU paper on hormone-mimicking chemicals had been acted upon, the Guardian has learned. Read the article here.
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Strong demand from citizens for an obligatory transparency register
05 Feb 2015
A new transparency register has been in force since 27 January, allowing everyone to find out which interest groups have been lobbying the EU institutions. However, the register, which is used by the Parliament and the European Commission, is not yet obligatory. Sylvie Guillaume, a French member of the S&D group, is the vice-president responsible […]
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European Parliament: Trade committee debate on new recommendations for TTIP talks
21 Jan 2015
The Parliament must use its influence on framing the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) rules to ensure that they serve all EU citizens, not just a few economic players and must therefore insist that the talks are more democratic and more transparent, said trade committee chair, Bernd Lange (S&D, DE), on 21 January 2015. […]
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Food safety MEPs call for country of origin labelling of meat in processed foods
21 Jan 2015
Meat used as an ingredient in processed foods, such as lasagne, should be labelled by country of origin as is already the case for bovine fresh meat, said Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Committee MEPs on 21 January 2015. They call on the European Commission, which published a report on the issue in late […]
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SAFE concerned about EFSA decision on Bisphenol A
21 Jan 2015
From today’s press release by the European Food Safety Authority: “EFSA’s comprehensive re-evaluation of bisphenol A (BPA) exposure and toxicity concludes that BPA poses no health risk to consumers of any age group (including unborn children, infants and adolescents) at current exposure levels. Exposure from the diet or from a combination of sources (diet, dust, […]
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Agriculture Commissioner promises GMO labelling, despite TTIP
17 Jan 2015
If a product contains genetically modified corn, it will still be labelled as such in the future, assured EU Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan, seeking to dispel fears that consumer protection standards could suffer under planned trade agreements with the US and Canada. EurActiv Germany reports. Read the full article here.
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HEAL: ‘Endocrine disruptors are one of the biggest public health threats of this century’
16 Jan 2015
Although hormone-disrupting chemicals are recognised as a global public health threat by the World Health Organization (WHO), the European Commission’s public consultation on the matter, which closed on 16 January 2015, is only meant to delay action and regulation, argues Génon K. Jensen, director of the not-for-profit organisation Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL). Read the full […]
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European Parliament backs GMO opt-out for EU member states
13 Jan 2015
New legislation to allow EU member states to restrict or ban the cultivation of crops containing genetically modified organisms (GMOs) on their own territory, even if this is allowed at EU level, was passed by MEPs on 13 January 2015. The legislation, informally agreed by Parliament and Council in December, was originally tabled in 2010 […]
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Waste Legislative package (COD) – Exchange of views & Public Hearing
06 Jan 2015
An exchange of views with the European Commission, represented by Director General Mr Karl Falkenberg, on the review of six waste directives (Waste Framework, Packaging & Packing Waste, Landfill, Batteries & Accumulators Waste, End-of-lifeVehicle, Waste Electric & Electronic Waste), followed by a public hearing on the same topic will take place on Thursday 22 January […]
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New EU labelling information for consumers: good or bad news?
18 Dec 2014
Several new labelling rules are included in the EU Regulation on Food Information to consumers and are made mandatory as of 13 December 2014. SAFE welcomes the new labelling information for consumers, but unfortunately those new rules will not provide all the information which EU citizens need to receive before buying food products. So, is it […]
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Without correct and complete labelling there is no choice!
14 Nov 2014
On the 11 of November 2014, the Italian Presidency of the EU organized in the European Parliament in Brussels a conference titled “Food safety and quality towards Expo 2015”. SAFE was present and here below you will find a short summary of the main issues discussed by the panelists. During the meeting, only the position […]
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EU project to encourage debate on sustainable diets
27 Oct 2014
LiveWell for LIFE is a project funded through the EU’s LIFE Programme for the Environment and will be implemented over three years (2011-2014) by WWF (WWF-UK, WWF European Policy Office ) and Friends of Europe. LiveWell for LIFE plays a role in the European sustainable diets debate. The project looks at health, nutrition, carbon and affordability […]
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Meeting on the outcome of the public consultation on “Acrylamide in Food”
25 Oct 2014
When: 10 December 2014 Where: Brussels More: Here In line with EFSA’s policy on openness and transparency, on 1 July 2014 EFSA launched an open consultation on the draft scientific opinion on acrylamide in food developed by the EFSA Panel on Contaminants in the Food Chain (CONTAM). This is the first full risk assessment of […]
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Threshold of Toxicological Concern – EFSA meets stakeholders
23 Oct 2014
When: 2 December 2014 Where: Brussels More: Here The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have embarked on a project to review the science underlying the concept of the Threshold of Toxicological Concern (TTC). EFSA and WHO will convene a stakeholder event on 2 December 2014 to provide an opportunity […]
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